Safety Tips

Why Cold Weather Hurts Your Teeth

Why Cold Weather Hurts Your Teeth

As winter drags on, you may have noticed the cold air causing pain in your teeth. This is a relatively common phenomenon that may require some extra attention. Read on for details! Your Teeth Contract and Expand Just like anything else, your teeth contract and expand as the temperature around …

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Winter Weather Car Checklist to Help Ensure Safety

Winter Weather Car Checklist to Help Ensure Safety

Preparing for winter weather emergencies is something most people do for their home, but many do not think to prepare their vehicles for similar emergencies. Having the necessary supplies in the event your car is stranded or involved in an accident is vital to help ensure your safety. According the …

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Wildfire Safety and Preparedness

Wildfire Safety and Preparedness

Since the year 2,000 over 73,200 wildfires have burned million of acres. Thousands of people die each year in wildfire-related disasters which destroy tens of thousands of structures each year. Knowing how to be prepared, especially in areas prone to wildfires could mean life or death for you and your …

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Safety Tips to Follow When Airborne Ash Strikes

Safety Tips to Follow When Airborne Ash Strikes

Airborne ash can be caused by a number of events and it can happen just about anywhere. Volcanoes, fires or even building demolitions can create ash clouds, and inhaling the ash is extremely harmful to humans. Not Like Normal Ashes Volcanic ashes contain harmful aerosols and poisonous gases, while other …

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The Dangers of Rip Currents

The Dangers of Rip Currents

There are many factors to consider when traveling to the beach to enjoy a day in the sun and on the water. Aside from the traditional concerns of packing all the necessary supplies for a day at the beach, such as sunblock for your skin and water to keep hydrated, …

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Campsite Safety – Don’t be a Fire Starter

Campsite Safety – Don’t be a Fire Starter

Camping is an awesome way to get outdoors and explore everything that nature has to offer. Unfortunately, many wildfires that destroy thousands of acres of land, homes and wildlife are started by campers. Knowing when it is safe to burn a fire and following proper safety precautions can keep accidental …

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Don’t Leave Kids in Hot Cars – EVER

Don’t Leave Kids in Hot Cars – EVER

We’ve all seen the news stories about children dying in hot cars that just breaks our hearts.  Knowing that those deaths were 100% avoidable is absolutely the saddest part of those stories. Heat-Related Car Deaths Nearly 700 children have died as a result of being left in a vehicle during …

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Foggy Encounters and How to Stay Safe

Foggy Encounters and How to Stay Safe

Fog can often lead to disaster very quickly, especially when you are driving.  This is because you can lose visibility almost immediately when entering foggy areas. This is extremely dangerous at higher speeds and it is important to know how to navigate through the fog safely. Fog is commonly present …

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Protect Yourself from Frostbite

Protect Yourself from Frostbite

Frostbite is extremely painful and can lead to serious injury. It is important to protect your skin from cold weather exposure to help avoid frostbite. Not only is it very painful, it can lead to the loss of fingers, toes and other extremities, as well as causing more serious lifelong …

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Sunburn Treatment and Relief

Sunburn Treatment and Relief

Being outdoors, especially during warmer months is something that millions of people enjoy every day. Sometimes people are out in the sun for pleasure and some people work in the sun all day long.   Both can result in prolonged exposure to harmful rays. Regardless of whether it is warm or …

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Know How to React and Avoid Hydroplaning

Know How to React and Avoid Hydroplaning

Hydroplaning can occur on any wet road, but the first 10 minutes when the rain first starts is when you should be on the highest alert. This isn’t to say these tips are not useful for other times it rains, but within the first 10 minutes is the most dangerous. …

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Dodge the Disasters of Avalanches

Dodge the Disasters of Avalanches

Knowing how avoid and identify the signs of potential avalanches can save your life or help keep you from sustaining serious injuries. Avalanches often occur on wintry mountaintops where many outdoor activities also take place. Areas where you love to snowmobile, ski, snowboard and hike, along with other mountain activities …

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