Home Safety Protect your family from accidents, injuries, and intruders. You should feel safe, protected, and comfortable in your home, even when things go wrong. Make sure you’re doing everything possible to protect yourself and your family. Lock the doors, even when you are home. Install and maintain smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Plan […]
Home Safety Returning to normal routines after a crisis is easier said than done for many people. This section will make it easier to adjust to the changes in your life after a major crisis or trauma. You probably will never forget the traumatic event. You will be healthier, though, if you move on. The
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Home Safety Having an escape plan will help you act, not just react if a house fire occurs. Every second counts! According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), families have, on average, less than three minutes from the time the first smoke alarm sounds to escape a fire. Get out first. Then call 911!
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Home Safety The first step in coping with a crisis is to recognize what is happening. Part of this is to accept the feelings and reactions you have as normal responses to an abnormal event. Some reactions show that your body and mind are on a high state of alert. Others are part of the
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Home Safety By acting on the items below, you and your family can be prepared for many types of disasters that may occur in the future. General Tips to Stay Safe * Be alert and aware of what’s around you (e.g., a strange car parked in the same spot for a long time or an
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WELL-BEING When a winter blizzard (or any natural disaster) leaves you without power, are you prepared to weather the storm? Know these facts from the University of Nebraska Extension service: * Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to maintain the cold temperature. Once the power goes off, the refrigerator will
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WELL-BEING Floods, tornadoes and hurricanes are common stories in the news. Would you and your family be ready for these weather disasters and other unexpected events, such as a house fire or a terrorist attack? The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the US Department of Homeland Security wants you to learn what you need
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WELL-BEING Each June, the National Safety Council celebrates National Safety Month. This year’s theme is “Safety: It takes all of us.” Join the Council and thousands of organizations across the country to reduce the risk of these key safety issues: Week 1: Prevent prescription drug abuse * Ask your doctor about the risk of addiction
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