While the amount of danger from winter weather varies across the country, nearly all Americans, regardless of where they live, are likely to face some type of severe winter weather at some point in their lives. Winter storms can...
Did You Know? Every year, hunters are injured and killed as a result of preventable accidents. Your local Department of Natural Resources can provide you with information about state licensing regulations and the requirements for hunter’s safety education. During...
Did You Know? Approximately 2,100 children are reported missing every day. For parents, this is one of the scariest times of their lives. The good news is that most children who are reported missing are not missing at all—there...
Crafting A Good Password Thinking of a new password can be frustrating—every service and website seems to have different requirements about length, complexity and special characters. In order to secure yourself against hackers, it’s important to think of a...
The Importance of Being Prepared Disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes can strike with little or no warning. To ensure that you and your family are prepared, there’s no time like the present to create emergency kits: one...
Though basking in the sun is relaxing and fun, it is also dangerous for your health. Skin cancer is both dangerous and common – it is the most common form of cancer in the United States and over two...
Helpful tips for keeping you safe on the job In the simplest terms, dehydration occurs when you lose more water than you take in. Staying hydrated is important to keep all your body functions running smoothly. Whenever you are...
Did You Know? Even mild fireworks such as sparklers can get hot enough to burn through clothing. To prevent burn injuries, exercise extreme caution when lighting and holding fireworks, and monitor your children closely while celebrating. Firework Safety Recommendations:...
Snowmobiling is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors, but before you turn on the engine, it is wise to learn how to properly operate the mechanical controls and safety devices of the vehicle. It is also important...
Did You Know? Someone gets injured in an alcohol-related car accident every 90 seconds in the United States. Driving while under the influence is not only dangerous for the impaired driver; other motorists and pedestrians are put at serious...
