“Hot Liquids Burn Like Fire!” is the 2023 theme for National Burn Awareness Week. The American Burn Association, dedicated to burn prevention and awareness in the United States, sponsors this campaign the first full week of February with a different theme each year. They strive to bring awareness to what can cause these devastating injuries...
Halloween is a highlight of the year for kids – candy, parties, costumes and staying out late – of course it is! Parents may worry about hidden safety hazards, so here is information on how to have a happy and safe Halloween. For Parents and Tricker-or-Treaters When out trick-or-treating, make sure everyone has a buddy...
Urban legends and “scary” stories about Halloween have been around for years. We’re debunking these Halloween myths and other scary urban legends that circulate in the news. Rainbow Fentanyl The US Drug Enforcement Agency recently announced that Mexican drug cartels were targeting children by distributing “rainbow fentanyl” pills that resemble candy. They urged parents and...
October 9-15 is National Fire Prevention Week, which begs the question “What’s Your Fire Prevention Plan?” As a security system and fire alarm company, we have written about escape planning and other fire safety tips in the past. Reminding folks to make a plan and test that plan for escaping a fire in their home...
It’s easy these days to track teenagers through their smartphones using various parent apps or the Apple “Find My Phone” feature. Knowing where their kids are can be a huge relief for many parents. But what about children that are too young for smartphones? These “tweens” and preteens may be old enough to roam around...
The coming frenzy of back-to-school time reminds us of specific school-related safety issues. The increased traffic around local schools, especially during drop-off and pick-up times, can create unsafe situations. There are several precautions to take to increase the safety and security of everyone involved. Slow Down and Look Around Whether you have an elementary school...
Few of us still believe we live in a world where doors remain unlocked and bicycles can be safely propped against a tree in the front yard. With increased crimes of opportunity, we must be more diligent than ever. This includes moving away from the age old tradition of a hidden key somewhere on your...
Costumes have been ordered and the house is decorated. Empty storefronts have been temporarily converted to Halloween stores and bulk candy fills the shelves of every store. It is that time again – Halloween! With so much fun to be had with parties and trick or treating, also keep in mind these Halloween safety tips....
Swim team season is just around the corner and summer vacations to the beach or lake will soon follow. With the fun of water activities comes the need to remain vigilant about water safety for the whole family. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, “every day, about ten people die from unintentional...
Teaching our kids to be safe out in the world has always been a core part of parenting. From “Stranger Danger” to looking both ways before crossing the street, we know how to equip them to be aware and alert. But what about the cyber world? Keeping your kids safe online is a whole different...
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