“In cold weather, elderly citizens, and some people with chronic illness, may not feel normal responses to cold weather”, explains Dr. Kathleen Clem, M.D., chief of emergency medicine at DukeUniversity. She goes on to explain, “It is suggested ...
One of the best life saving devices anyone can have in their home is a "working" smoke detector. Statistics show that most homes are equipped with smoke detectors, but more than half do not work because of worn or removed batteries. Kootenai Count...
According to the Home Safety Council, 67% of American households use gas, wood, kerosene, coal, or fuel as their major heating source. All these heat sources release carbon monoxide when burned and have caused more than 100,000 medical visits and 300...
There may be times in North Idaho where a winter storm causes us to stay in, or near our homes for several days. This is the time of year that people should be preparing for this possibility. Following are suggestions that could make this time safer ...
Next to proper installation, proper maintenance is the most important safety measure you can take. Below are several tips for the safe, enjoyable use of a wood burning stove. Avoid creosote buildup. This black, tarry substance occurs when there ...
Matches and Lighters: Perhaps one of the most important lesson parents can teach their children about fire safety is that matches and lighters are TOOLS, not toys, and should only be used by adults.
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This is a letter from one of the 700 studnets we saw during October for fire prevention.
Dear Glen, Britian and Mike "Thank you for presenting the movie and giving us the activity book. I filled it up all ready, me and my mom made a escape plan and we checked all the smoke alarms to see if they worked and they did except the one in my room. If we had a fire I would'nt know it, thank you for giving us that information." Sincerely, Grace L. |