Posts Categorized: Safety

New Year’s Eve is one of the most dangerous nights of the year for drinking related accidents.  In 2017 there were 83 drinking related accidents that occurred on New Year’s and 119 drinking related crashes that occurred post New Year’s. Drunk driving is an issue all year round. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), … Read More »

Traveling by car over the holidays is one of the most popular transportation options, but it is also one of the most dangerous. Read on for our holiday travel safety tips. Start with a checkup on your vehicle: This includes checking the ignition, brakes, wiring, hoses and fan belts. Make sure your tires have enough … Read More »

Although the holidays are an exciting time for children, they can also invite a lot of potential risks.  To ensure your children have a safe and healthy holiday season, here are a few tips to follow. If you are purchasing toys, select toys suitable for age, abilities, skills and interest level of the child you … Read More »

During the months of December, January and February, when the temperature is typically at its coldest, house fires are at a yearly high.  According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), these months contain half of all home heating fires for the year. Keeping warm is a necessity … Read More »

The consumer group, World Against Toys Causing Harm, also known as W.A.T.C.H, has released their list of the “10 worst toys” parents should look out for during their holiday shopping.  These “10 worst toys” are unsafe due to their design and hazardous parts that could potentially make them harmful to children. W.A.T.C.H.’s complete list of … Read More »