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 and what to do if a tornado is approaching. Tornado Signs One of the most […]
Work Zone Awareness: Drive Like You Work Here
There’s a saying that there are two seasons: winter and construction. That’s a bit of an exaggeration, but there are a lot of highway construction projects taking place this year. Worker safety is a major concern in construction zones. But workers are not the only people in danger in a highway construction zone. Did you […]
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
Motor vehicle accidents can be devastating. It’s easy to want to attribute crashes to things beyond our control, like blown tires and faulty brakes. But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that in 94% of motor vehicle accidents, the crash was caused by driver error. These included recognition errors, decision errors, and performance […]
Buckle Up for Safety
Wearing your seat belt is one of the most important things you can do to stay safe in the car. In fact, according to Safe Kids Worldwide, more than ten thousand child lives were saved by seat belts or child safety seats between 1975-2013. Adult seat belts don’t usually fit children well until sometime between […]
Inhalants Awareness and Poison Prevention
From bath salts to the infamous Tide Pods, household product abuse can cause serious injury and harm. Reading the label and following proper use instructions is very important. National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness week is held during the third week of March each year to help raise awareness about the dangers associated with misusing household […]
