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Household Hazard Prevention Tips

When was the last time you considered the hazards lurking around your own home? Even common household items, like cleaning solutions or scissors, can pose a risk to your family — especially if you have children or pets in your home. Taking the time to assess these hazards, however, can help you keep your family safe while minimizing your risk of an accident. Here are a few things to consider to make your home safer. 

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Summer Water Safety Tips

With summer right around the corner, your family will likely be spending more time outside. Swimming is probably one of the activities on your list and while it offers several health benefits, it can also pose a few risks if safety measures aren’t taken. According to the Center for Disease Control, there are 3,536 unintentional drownings per year in the United States. Water-related accidents are the second leading cause of injury or death for children between 1-14 years old and the fifth leading cause for individuals of all ages. Luckily, there are many precautions you can take to help keep yourself and your family safe throughout the summer months.

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Tips To Prevent Distracted Driving

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, nine people are killed and more than 1,000 are injured every day in crashes as a result of distracted drivers. With the number of distracted drivers on the rise, it’s important to remember that when you drive distracted, not only are you putting yourself at risk, but you’re also risking the lives of everyone else on the road around you. In fact, even if you check your phone or reach for something in your car while you’re at a stoplight, you remain distracted on average for the next 27 seconds. Continue reading “Tips To Prevent Distracted Driving”