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 […]
Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen: Fire Prevention
October is Fire Prevention Month. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) named the second week of October Fire Prevention Week in 1922 to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. These days, Fire Prevention Week and Month are focused on raising fire safety awareness for communities across America. The 2020 campaign is called “Serve Up […]
Prevent Fireworks Injuries This Summer
Fireworks are popular this time of year, but it’s important to understand how to use them safely. In 2018, fireworks were involved in approximately 9,100 injuries that required emergency room treatment in the United States, according to a report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. 180 Americans go to the hospital every day in […]
What’s Your Fire Escape Plan?
Fire Prevention Week is observed during the week of October 9th in remembrance of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. The event killed more than 250 individuals, destroyed homes and structures, and burned over 2,000 acres of land. The Great Chicago Fire serves as a reminder of just how destructive fire can be when it […]
Winter Home Fire Prevention
The risk for home fires is increased in winter months. Cold weather means heaters, fireplaces, furnaces, candles, and home cooking…all of which can be risk factors for home fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association, half of all fires caused by home heating occur in the months of December, January, and February. Fatalities caused […]
