Windows are ranked as one of the top five hidden home hazards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that approximately eight children under age 5 die each year from falling out of a window. More than 3,300 are injured seriously … Continue reading
Simple Home Improvements for Senior Safety
Did you know that one in four Americans 65 and older falls each year? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the top cause of fatal injury as well as the most common cause of nonfatal … Continue reading
Disaster Preparedness: Tornadoes
Tornadoes are unpredictable. Sometimes they seem to come out of nowhere, without time for a warning. Although they are often associated with storms, they can occur without a thunderstorm in the area. It’s important to know what to look for … Continue reading
The Dangers of Shoveling Snow
Abundant snowfall can be a novelty here in southeastern Indiana, but it can also cause serious complications. From increased automobile accidents due to snowy conditions to slip and fall accidents caused by slick walkways, winter weather can be brutal. But … Continue reading
Observe Burn Awareness Week
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) states that most fire-related injuries are burns; approximately every 60 seconds an individual in the US sustains a burn injury that is serious enough to require treatment. Burn Awareness Week is observed during the … Continue reading