The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has compiled advice for keeping everyone safe and preventing holiday injuries this season. From holiday cooking and decoration to the toys under the Christmas tree, safety issues can cause serious injuries. Holiday Injuries in the Kitchen Cooking is the top cause of residential fires. An average of 1,700 […]
COVID-19: Is Trick or Treat Canceled?
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted our lives in many ways. What should you expect this Halloween? While traditional trick-or-treating may look a lot different or not be an option this year, you can still have plenty of fun! Halloween Activities & COVID-19 Here are several activities categorized by the CDC transmission risk categories for events: […]
Why You Should Get a Flu Shot in 2020
There are numerous flu viruses which constantly change. Flu vaccines provide protection against the viruses that research suggests will be most common. Flu and COVID-19 One question that is on many minds is whether it makes sense to get a flu shot when there is community spread of COVID-19 in the area. The CDC believes […]
Meet the SaferCar App and 5-Star Safety Ratings Program
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) offers a variety of free resources to help you stay safe on the road. Let’s take a look at the recently redesigned SaferCar app and the 5-Star Safety Ratings Program to see how they work! SaferCar Mobile App The SaferCar app allows you to save your vehicles, car […]
NHTSA Proposes Modernized Vehicle Safety Standards
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued a proposal to modernize federal vehicle safety standards. The proposal also addresses ambiguities in current occupant protection standards for automobiles that are equipped with automated driving systems (ADS) designed without traditional manual controls. The NHTSA is proposing that safety requirements for vehicles with ADS that do […]
