Whether back-to-school has you breathing a sigh of relief or bemoaning the end to summer fun, it means big changes for everyone. For parents and students, it’s the start of a new routine. For teachers, it’s time to learn dozens of new names and faces. And for everyone else, it’s busier roadways, school buses [...]
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and it’s the time of year for gift-giving, celebratory decorations, great food, and cozy warm homes. However, the holidays can be one of the most common times for fire-related emergencies and personal injuries, as well as a variety of other hidden dangers that can come with the season. [...]
Winter weather can be both exciting and hazardous. Winter season falls, as a result of snow and ice, can lead to long term injuries and debilitating circumstances such as fractures, breaks or traumatic brain injury. Even a thin sheet of transparent ice covering a pathway puts pedestrians at risk for falls. Using extreme caution when approaching [...]
National Poison Prevention Week is March 16 - 22, which provides a perfect opportunity to remind people what to do in a poison emergency. If you think someone has been poisoned from a medicine or household chemical, call 1-800-222-1222 for your Poison Control Center. This national toll-free number works from anyplace in the United [...]