Health/Safety

Stay safe around the pool

Stay safe around the pool

Summer is here and many families will beat the heat by spending time in the pool. Special attention must be paid to children’s safety around swimming pools. According to the Red Cross, more than 200 young children drown in backyard swimming pools each year. The...

Fire safety a must during grilling season

Fire safety a must during grilling season

Memorial Day weekend unofficially marks the beginning of summer which includes back yard grilling. The National Fire Protection Association suggests the following backyard barbecue safety tips. Each year an average of 8,800 home fires are caused by grilling, and close...

June: National Safety Month

June: National Safety Month

June is National Safety Month and a great time to ensure that your home is as safe as possible against burglars and other intruders. Use the tips and suggestions below to help protect your family. Lock every door, every time. Whether you're going out of town or just...

May is High Blood Pressure Awareness Month

May is High Blood Pressure Awareness Month

Almost half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension and only 25% of them have the condition under control. Because high blood pressure usually has no symptoms, many individuals are not even aware that they have it. The condition puts people...

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