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1. How to Prepare for a Terror Attack
by Stephanie Larkin
March 21, 2008
A terrorist attack is intended first of all to cause panic and fear in the minds and behavior of its victims. If the victims are incapacitated by fear, the terrorists have accomplished their aim. Terror can be caused by the initial physical attack which may result in deaths and injuries. It may continue with grief for the losses of friends and loved ones. It may disrupt the social organi ...more...
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2. How to Mentally Condition Yourself for an Emergency
by Stephanie Larkin
March 21, 2008
Many people who have gone through an emergency situation find that they will react in one of two ways. Either they will be frozen in time and not able to take any action because of fear or hysteria or they will know precisely what they need to do because they've planned, prepared and conditioned themselves mentally to handle the situation.
Emergencies come in many different forms ...more...
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3. Common Features of an Emergency Response System
by Stephanie Larkin
March 21, 2008
An emergency response system or sometimes Personal Emergency Response system is a simple electronic gadget that is intended to make it possible to get help in an emergency situation. It is particularly intended to provide protection and quick response to a senior citizen living alone or to a disabled person. The Personal Emergency Response system is also called a Medical Emergency Respon ...more...
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4. The Basics of Hazmat Incident Management
by Craig Elliott
February 26, 2008
Whether at home or work, there is a chance you could be impacted by a hazardous materials incident (such as a chemical spill, train derailment, or industrial explosion). It is important that you think ahead and know what to do to ensure safety. If you are at work, chances are your employer will have a detailed emergency action plan and information for you to follow. But, if you are not a ...more...
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5. Tips to Recognize the Presence of Hazardous Materials
by Grant Eckert
February 26, 2008
A chemical emergency occurs when a hazardous chemical has been released and the release has the potential for harming people's health. Chemical releases can be unintentional, as in the case of an industrial accident, or intentional, as in the case of a terrorist attack. Some chemicals that are hazardous have been developed by military organizations for use in warfare. Examples are nerve ...more...
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6. If your smoke alarm went off in the middle of the night, would y...
by Firefighter X
November 5, 2007
If your smoke alarm went off in the middle of the night, would you know what to do?
Here is my professional advice on the subject:
The best thing to do, is sit down as a family, and talk about it with each other.
Ask each other, what you would do if the alarm went off at say 4 o clock in the morning?
It is much better to have t ...more...
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7. How to chose a baby proofing company
by Mark Saincome
October 27, 2007
A good way to start would be to ask yourself these questions . Are the providers you are considering credible , Do they have expertise in this area ,and what kind of experience do they have ? Are they insured by a policy geared strictly for thier profession . Have they been parents themselves , learniing from practical experie ... more...
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8. Child Safety: Fire Safety for the Home Learning Environment
by Mimi Rothschild
October 16, 2007
The importance of fire safety in a home learning environment cannot be underestimated. It's important that children are kept knowledgeable each year about how to prevent and react to a house fire. Here are some things that kids should learn.
Children should learn how to prevent house fires. Talk about checking smoke alarms and ensuring that there are enough fire extinguishers. Your home l ...more...
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9. Home Insurance - Bring Safety Home Today
by Smith James
October 7, 2007
The insurance industry is undoubtedly one of the most successful sectors in the world today, with its tentacles spread out across various aspects of human life. The industry has gloriously outstretched its umbrella of safety for people through essential precautionary measures like life insurance, home insurance, travel insurance, car insurance and medical insurance. As their names suggest, these i ...more...
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10. Home Protection
by Ken Potter
September 20, 2007
How Many Ways Are There To Protect Your Home? What Is The Best Way To Protect Your Home and Family?
With the numerous products being advertised and talked about today around the area of Home Protection, it makes my head spin! There are simply too many products to talk about in this article. I want to review hidden cameras and security / surveillance cameras and equipment.
One co ...more...
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11. Take Action To Protect Your Home
by Mike Adley
September 18, 2007
According to the FBI, law enforcement agencies across the United States reported an estimated 2,154,126 burglaries in 2005, 65.8 percent of which involved residential structures. This is a 1.8-percent increase in burglaries when compared with 2001 estimates. In addition, the U.S. Census Bureau’s “victimization study” indicates that only about one out of three crimes is reported, making the actua ...more...
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12. Make Sure Your Home Safe And Comfortable For Cats
by Idham Effendi
August 30, 2007
Staircases Arthritic cats do not usually like walking up and down stairs, either because it's painful or because they just do not have the strength for it.You may want to put a carpeted ramp next to the staircase so that your cat can more easily walk up and down the steps.
Window Sills and Other High Places Put carpeted ramps underneath window sills and leading up ...more...
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13. Fire Safety for Homeschooling Families
by Mimi Rothschild
August 28, 2007
According to the KLAAS Kids Foundation, fire is one of the top three leading causes for accidental death in the home. Teaching your children responsible and safe habits concerning fire is important to your child's well-being. Here are some helpful tips! Kids tend to be fascinated by the electrical socket. What is a normal, insignificant household appliance is right within the reach of c ...more...
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14. Building Insurance: For the Safety of Your House
by Adam Jaylin
August 22, 2007
Our house is certainly one of the most loved possessions that we have, for they are nurtured with great care and it takes a lifetime to build the abode of our dreams. So, the importance of taking a building insurance fits rightly into the picture. The security of your house is the most important point and the right building insurance provides you a comprehensive cover against natural calamity, or ...more...
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15. Where Does Safety Begin?
by Marvin Badler
August 21, 2007
WHERE DOES SAFETY BEGIN? By Marvin Badler
Personal safety begins with you. It is widely accepted that a wide-ranging personal safety strategy must incorporate prevention, deterrence and defiance.
PREVENTION: Is the first and most important element of any personal safety strategy. Prevention includes all those things that can be done to avoid dangerous situation. The most obviou ...more...
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16. Home Integrity, Security and Savings
by Justin Lee
August 10, 2007
When people think about the integrity of their homes typically they are thinking about a criminal's ability to get into a home. That is a great thing to consider as safety is always important but what about other unwanted things getting into your home such as cold air? What about warm air escaping? These are all things that need to be considered when upgrading a home for sale. Buyers like to kn ...more...
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17. Improving The Safety Of Your Home For Elderly Loved Ones
by John George
August 8, 2007
Everybody get old; it’s a simple fact of life that can be hard to face. The truth is that muscles and bones get weaker and the home can slowly become a dangerous place. However, making some minor modifications to keep your loved ones safe is a very easy process.
Improving safety indoors
You can’t always prevent falls, but there are many things that you can do to help prevent them. ...more...
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18. Fido's Fortress: Puppy Proofing Your Home
by Jennifer Jordan
July 18, 2007
It’s safe to say, my dog has me well trained. My “best friend” since she was six weeks old, my precious pup is now a fourteen year old peke-a-poo, missing teeth, missing vision, and missing manners. She growls at me whenever she wants MY dinner, she awakes me at three a.m. so I can give her a drink from my glass and free her from having to walk the ten steps to her water bowl, and she bites me whe ...more...
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19. Preventing Falls for the Elderly
by Jo Nelson
February 15, 2007
As a registered nurse and caregiver of the elderly for almost 15 years, one of the most disturbing problems I have seen has been fall related injuries. Over and over again, I have seen life jerked out from under elderly people in the blink of an eye due to fractured hips, head injuries, and multiple internal problems that could have been prevented. The Center for Disease Control has published ...more...
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20. Planning For the Best Results No Matter What Curves Life May Bri...
by Amy Letitia
October 24, 2006
By Rick Pedley
It seems that recent times have given us so many reminders that we should all have at least the basic emergency and safety supplies in our homes and cars in the unfortunate event that we should ever need them. We’ve seen the disasters on television for some time now – major earthquakes, 9/11, tsunamis, hurricanes. It’s sad but true that there are not only “Acts of God” bu ...more...
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21. Home Safety - Phone Tips For The Awesome Caregiver
by Dale Adams
October 1, 2006
Many of us have electronic cordless phones that are convenient. These phones have one major flaw that all caregivers should be aware of. If your electricity goes out you will not be able to communicate with these phones. Every caregiver should have a phone that is operable even if there is no power available in the home. During emergencies when the power goes out, would be the worst time for a ...more...
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22. Summer Safety at the Lake Cottage
by Amy Goodmann
August 4, 2006
Getting the most of cottage life and ensuring your summer is full of happy memories also means exercising a few basic safety precautions. Regular maintenance is common practice for most cottage- owners, so it’s important to be mindful of potential hazards.
-For example, if you’re inspecting your roof for loose shingles, antennas and bricks around the chimney, or ...more...
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23. Pepper Sprays - Get Self Protection
by Andy Jones
June 28, 2006
Pepper Spray – A Personal Safety Product
In January,President George W. Bush signed the reauthorization of the“Violence Against Women Act” without public debate . More than two out of five women have experienced sexual abuse in their lifetimes as per the study by American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Law enforcement is very much aware of this situation and they are doing their ...more...
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24. Baby Cribs Safety Checklist
by Parvati Markus
June 22, 2006
Congratulations! You’ve got a baby on the way! Once your baby has arrived, one of the most important parts of your new life together will be getting a good night’s sleep — you in your bed, the baby in a safe and comfortable crib. At first, you may want your newborn to sleep in a bassinet by your bed, making it a little easier for breastfeeding moms, but have a crib ready by the time your baby can ...more...
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25. Insect Spray Safety
by Carla Donnelly
May 21, 2006
We all enjoy the summer months except for the dreaded bug bites from mosquitos, bees and other insects. Mosquitoes, bugs and other small insects that fly or creep around our house are just some examples of those small beings that can pose serious danger to our health, especially to kids with certain allergies.
That is why almost all of us have resorted to having the insect sprays and rep ...more...
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