Safety
Odds of Dying It might seem a bit morbid, but human nature leads us to contemplate our demise. We sometimes wonder, “What are my odds of dying from…”? Are you more likely to be killed in a car crash or shot to death by an assailant? Is it really that rare to be struck by […]
There Are Reasons Some Prefer To Stay A new study provides insight as to why some individuals do not follow evacuation orders when presented with the risk of wildfires. Feb. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Research indicates that climate change has increased the intensity and frequency of wildfires. While many people heed evacuation warnings from officials, there
The leading cause of home clothes dryer fires is failure to clean them. Help increase awareness about clothes dryer fires in your community with these messages and free materials. Clothes dryer fire safety tips Clothes dryer do’s Have your clothes dryer installed by a professional. Clean the lint filter before and after each load of
Watch your baby grow. Keep this growth chart by your changing table, crib or rocking chair. Use it often by marking and dating the measurements and reviewing the important safety tips. Bedroom Place your baby to sleep on his or her back on a firm, tightfitting mattress that fits well in a crib that meets
If you can’t see it, smell it or taste it, how do you know if carbon monoxide is trapped in your home? Carbon monoxide is the result of incomplete combustion of liquid, gaseous or solid fuel. Before you light the first fire of the heating season, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) recommends you
A Quick Response Unit Sheet On Children & Fire Recently your community was struck by fire. Someone died. As you continue to report about the devastating effects of this fire, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) encourages you to remind your audience that many fire deaths and injuries are preventable. More than 4,000 Americans die each
Baby’s sleep: Answers to your 8 most-asked questions For many new parents a good night’s sleep has become an elusive dream. If you are like most new moms, you have lots of questions about nighttime parenting. We hope this answers your most pressing questions, but, if we’ve missed something, we hope you’ll find everything you’re
Agency Premiers New Pool Safety Public Service Announcement The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports there are about 260 drowning deaths of children younger than 5 each year in swimming pools, and an estimated 2,725 children are treated annually in hospital emergency rooms for pool submersion injuries – mostly in residential pools. CPSC strongly
Holiday Health & Safety Keep Home Safety at the Top of Holiday List to Protect Guests Candle Safety Tips For The Holidays Tis’ The Season To Think Safety Holiday Lighting Safety Tips Keep Holidays Merry and Bright Tips For Holiday Lights Keep Home Safety at the Top of Holiday List to Protect Guests of All Ages
Halloween Safety Tips Trick-or-Treaters Carry a flashlight Walk, don’t run. Stay on Sidewalks Obey traffic signals Stay in familiar neighborhoods Don’t cut across yards or driveways. Wear a watch you can read in the dark. Make sure costumes don’t drag on the ground. Shoes should fit (even if they don’t go with your costume) Avoid
Multiple-fatality Fires in Residential Buildings (2009-2011) From 2009 to 2011, an estimated 200 fires in residential buildings reported to United States fire departments resulted in multiple fatalities. These fires annually caused an estimated 740 deaths, 175 injuries and $34 million in property loss. Findings from this report: Multiple-fatality fires in residential buildings tended to be
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15-20 year olds. In 2000, 3,594 drivers 15 to 20 years old were killed, and an additional 348,000 were injured, in motor vehicle crashes. While traffic crashes account for approximately 2 percent of all deaths, they account for 36 percent of all deaths among 15
In addition to the natural and technological hazards described in this publication, Americans face threats posed by hostile governments or extremist groups. These threats to national security include acts of terrorism and acts of war. The following is general information about national security emergencies. For more information about how to prepare for them, including volunteering
There are approximately 850,000 sworn law enforcement officers now serving in the United States, which is the highest figure ever. About 14 percent of those officers are female. In 2001, there were over 1.4 million violent crimes committed in the United States (according to the National Crime Victimization Survey conducted by the Bureau of Justice
Traffic Fatalities and Highest Blood Alcohol Concentration in the Crash, 2002 “More than one-third of all pedestrians 16 years of age or older killed in traffic crashes in 2002 were intoxicated.” “There were 17,419 alcohol-related fatalities in 2002 — 41 percent of the total traffic fatalities for the year.” Total Fatalities No Alcohol (BAC =
