Young and inexperienced drivers are the group at the greatest risk. Some startling statistics include: In 2011, 3,331 people were killed...

Everyone realizes that injuries from the use of consumer fireworks are common and can be severe.  The U.S. Consumer Products Safety...

As I write this blog, firefighters near Santa Barbara, California are fighting a wildfire that broke out Monday near the Los Padres...

Cloud to ground lightning is extremely fast, hot, and powerful.  A lightning discharge occurs over the span of 100 milliseconds, heating...

There are many ways that identity thieves can obtain personal information about you. The simplest is finding a lost wallet or credit...

Data collected by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) from 1980 to 2011 shows that apartment structure fires in the U.S....

Not surprising information – we know teens text more frequently than their elders. But you may be interested to learn that teens are not...

The Center for Disease Control & Prevention reports that emergency rooms treat more than 200,000 children each year for...

Modern commercial and public buildings have many fire protection features that are not present in most homes.  Some of these, like fire...

We all know that running out of gas is always a possibility if we push that gas gauge too far, leaving us stranded on the side of the...

Unfortunately, fireplaces also contribute to needless injuries, loss of life, and property damage annually.  The U.S. Fire Administration...

Drunk driving is a serious issue in America. According to the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) website, there were 9,878 DUI-related...

Christmas Trees Once ignited, a “dry” natural Christmas tree can become engulfed in flames in seconds, quickly spreading the fire.  If...

Frying a turkey does have its benefits. A fried turkey takes less time to cook than an oven-cooked turkey, and the turkey comes out much...

Unfortunately, statistics show that as temperatures get colder the number of home heating fires increases.  According to a report by the...

Here are some tips courtesy of www.cleveland.com to consider when dealing with the aftermath of severe storms. If your power is out…...

The good news is home fires can be prevented.  Here are some common causes of fire and what you can do to protect your home and your...

While you’ve likely heard the terms cybercrime, data breach or identity theft, I’ll bet you didn’t know October is National Cybersecurity...

Auto accidents while driving on slippery roads. Wet or slippery ladders, scaffolding, and machinery, etc. Slip and fall injuries on the...

According to www.ready.gov, a basic disaster supply kit should contain the following: Water Enough non-perishable food to last for at...