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Tornado and Hurricane Fire Safety
A wide range of natural disasters occurs within the United States every year. Natural disasters can have a devastating effect ... |
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Tree Felling
Make sure you wear proper safety gear and make three simple cuts. Make your first cut at a slight angle, no more than ... |
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Turn Around, Don't Drown
More deaths occur due to flooding each year than from any other thunderstorm or hurricane related hazard. Many of these ... |
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Use and Care of Home Humidifiers
Humidifiers can alleviate common nuisances brought on by winter heating, but without regular maintenece, they can promote the ... |
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Using a Fire Extinguisher
Fire extinguishers are silent sentries, standing by in case of a fire. Make sure the extinguishers in your home are up to the ... |
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Warm Cords
Check the plug and the body of the extension cord while the cord is in use. Noticeable warming of these plastic parts is ... |
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Water Damage Cleaning
Water damage can quickly lead to biological pollutants in your home. Follow these guidelines for correcting water damage: ... |
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Water Quality Report
The majority of consumers rely on local utilities to produce a safe and ample supply of water. Your local water agency is ... |
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Welding Fumes
Welding inside of a shop or garage can create fumes. But they can easily be removed from the area by using industrial-type ... |
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Wetland Safety
If your planning a backyard wetland, locate it where it is unlikely to attract unattended children. Check local safety ... |
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What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is a serious health risk—and it may be in your home. Educate yourself with this helpful asbestos fact sheet from the ... |
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What Is Storm Surge?
Storm surge is water that is pushed toward the shore by the force of the winds swirling around the storm. This advancing surge ... |
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What Is Wet Floodproofing?
This procedure makes uninhabited parts of your home resistant to flood damage when water is allowed to enter during flooding. ... |
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Where Do You Stand?
Ask your local emergency management office or American Red Cross chapter about the history of hurricanes in your area. Ask for ... |
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Window Blind and Curtain Safety
Window treatments, especially those purchased before 2001, can become dangerous when their cords or chains are within reach of ... |
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Window Safety
Windows are for safe ventilation and light, but also for escape in case of emergency. |
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Worn Cords
Replace cracked or worn extension cords with new. #16 gauge cords that have the listing, of a nationally-recognized testing ... |
