Keeping New Year's Celebrations Safe

As 2013 draws to a close, many people are gearing up for a night of fun celebrations. With a little planning, you can keep your holiday safe. Follow these tips from the National Transportation Safety Board. If you are hosting a New Year's Eve party, following a few simple rules could prevent a tragedy:

Stay Safe This Christmas Season

This time of year is busy and hectic. It is also a time when many house fires start needlessly. Be sure to take these simple precautions to make your season happy and safe.

Winter Driving Tips

Winter weather is here in the Kanawha Valley. Driving on snow and ice can be dangerous even for the most experienced drivers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers these tips to keep safe.

Frying Your Turkey This Thanksgiving?

Research shows that Thanksgiving is the most common day of the year for home cooking fires—and that turkey fryers are a major reason why. Most turkey fryers hold gallons of oil, a combustible substance. A large turkey can cause the oil to splash, leading to a fire or serious skin burns.

Is your home ready for colder weather?

Whether we like it or not, colder weather is here. We have all unpacked or glvoes, coats and long-sleeve clothes, but what about our homes? Is your home ready for the winter months? By spending a few hours checking your home now, you can avoid problems and increase energy efficiency during the winter months.

Making Sure Trick or Treat is Safe and Fun

For children, Trick or Treat night is one of the best nights of the year. They dream of bags filled with chocolate, lolipops and other delicious treats. But as parents, we want to make sure our children stay safe during the holiday.

Here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics for making Halloween fun and safe. Read More

Avoiding Parking Lot Accidents

You pull into a crowded parking lot, maybe at the mall, or at the hospital. Immediately you are apprehensive about where you park and who is parked near you.  Accidents in crowded parking lots account for twenty percent of all car accidents, so you are right to hesitate. 

Here are some practical steps you can take to minimize your risks.

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Home-Based Businesses: Making Sure You are Protected

The rise of the personal computer and the large number of jobs lost during the recession drove many Americans to set up shop in their homes. Today, the U.S. Small Business Administrationreports that home-based businesses now account for half of all businesses in the United States.

Preventing Kitchen Fires

According to the Red Cross, cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and related injuries. In addition, an estimated 90 percent of these fires are caused by unattended cooking, while home fires are more likely to start in your kitchen than in any other area of your home.

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