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 * Keep your doors locked. * Use a peephole in the front door. * If you live alone, arrange for daily contact with a neighbor, relative, etc. * Clearly post emergency numbers. Teach children how to call 9-1-1, etc. for help. * Stock first aid supplies. In case of accidental poisoning, call the
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Home Safety Keeping your home safe takes planning. Get checklists of what to do for all areas of your home. The number one cause of unintended deaths in the home is poisoning. This is from drugs, solids and liquid substances, gases and vapors, etc. The 2nd leading cause of unintended deaths in the home or
Home Safety Knowing how to react fast in a house fire can save your life and the lives of those you love. Here are some guidelines to follow. * Keep the phone number of your local fire department clearly posted near all telephones in the house. (Try to memorize the number, in case you have
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Personal Safety Driving under the influence of alcohol is a common cause of auto accidents. If you can spot a drunken driver and stay out of his or her way, you may be able to avoid an accident. Watch out for drivers who: * Drive too fast or too slow. * Make jerky starts or
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Pediatric Care Starting as infants, one-time vaccination throughout childhood is essential to help provide immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases. Keep a record of vaccines your child gets. This includes the type of vaccine, the date, and place it was given. List any reactions your child had to the vaccines, too. Each
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Child Safety Infants depend on their families to keep them safe. While all babies are unique, there are some safety issues that apply to all infants. Never leave a baby or young child alone near any water, such as a bathtub, a toilet, a bucket with water, etc., not even to answer a telephone or
Home Safety * Drink tap water instead of bottled water. Two gallons of water are wasted to process every one gallon of bottled water. About 38 billion water bottles a year end up in landfills and oil and gas are needed to make and transport water bottles. * If you prefer, buy a filter pitcher
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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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Connect With Relatives * Make a “To Do” list. Prioritize tasks. Plan rest periods in your hectic schedule. * Try not to isolate yourself. Be with people you trust and feel safe with, even if you feel down. Volunteer to help others. * Know your alcohol limit and stick to it. After having one or
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