Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Causes, Signs and Care
Carbon monoxide is a highly toxic gas produced when organic matter is burned in an environment without sufficient oxygen. When…
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Winter Storms: Nine Last Minute Prep Tips for Home and Auto
The scramble to prepare before a winter storm hits is a staple of local TV news. Shots of customers rushing…
A Case for Bats: Why They’re Great For Your Property & How to Protect Them
Your spooky decorations just aren’t complete until you’ve hung up those rubbery black bats. And like them or not, nature…
Staying Safe When Lightning Strikes
In a flash, lightning can hurt you, damage your property and possessions or set your home on fire. But there's…
How to Prepare for a Hurricane and Stay Safe
If you live in a hurricane zone, making the right preparations is important. The key to staying safe is knowing…
What to Take if You Evacuate in an Emergency
Weathering a storm, fire or other disaster starts with making an emergency evacuation plan for you and your family —…
Beyond the Backyard Fire: 13 Safety Tips You Need to Know
What's better than a gooey marshmallow or slightly charred hot dog roasted over an open flame? For many, summer is…
Swim Safely with These 7 Pool Rules
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are 7.4 million swimming pools in the country. And understandably so. Who…
Do You Have Any of These 10 Home Fire Hazards?
Most homeowners know the drill for reducing the risk of a house fire: They keep a smoke detector on each…
Are Home Security Systems and Doorbell Cameras Worth It?
The knowledge that you and your family are safe in your own home — it's something you can't really put…