Boating is a fun and relaxing experience, especially when shared with family and friends. But, good times can go bad quickly if the captain fails to keep all hands on deck as safe as possible. Each year, there are approximately 700 deaths, thousands severely injured and approximately $50 million in property damage as a result of unsafe boating practices.

When creating a buzz with electrical tools, be sure you are aware of outdoor electrical hazards. Each year, tens of thousands of people are killed or seriously injured as a result of electrical accidents around the home, including those outside. Here’s the buzz on safety.

Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April and was created to encourage people to plant and care for trees. For homeowners, it’s important to care for the trees in your yard throughout the year. Failing to provide care can lead to serious personal injury or costly property damage. Whether planting a spirited sapling or caring for a robust redwood, practice tree safety in April and all year round.

Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death of all teenagers across the United States. Why do so many accidents happen? One of the most significant causes is driving while being distracted; such as texting or talking on a cell phone. Teens have the power to make a difference and save lives.

If you live in an area subject to droughts, heavy rains or earthquakes you may be in danger of experiencing landslides and mudslides. These disasters occur most commonly on slopes where vegetation has been destroyed by wildfires or man-made modifications, where landslides have occurred before, on steep slopes and areas [...]

Although a safe deposit box is your safest bet for small items, it is understandable why you may like to keep Grandma’s wedding ring close at hand. What happens to your important possessions if you have a serious fire?

Each year, thousands of people visit emergency rooms as a result of falling from a home window. Injuries and deaths can occur from a window fall whether many stories up or 3 feet from the ground. About 65% of these accidents involve children. National Window Safety Week was April 1-7 [...]

Who helps in times of tragedy when floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, and other disasters devastate lives? The American Red Cross does. Each year, they respond around the world to help the victims of over 70,000 disasters by providing food, shelter, blood, comfort and other humanitarian services. Since 1881, this organization [...]

Imagine coming home from work or vacation to find your place transformed into an indoor swimming pool. It can happen! Washing machines and water heaters are two of the leading causes of costly indoor water damage.

If you have email, then it is certain you receive spam mail. Identity thieves use whatever ploys they can to steal (phish) personal information from you. Whether posing as a financial institution, offering lucrative work from home opportunities or notifying you of fantastic contest winnings or multi-million dollar inheritances, the [...]