Also known as Halloween. Sadly, this is also the day before brick and mortar retailers start the Christmas assault on our senses. Tomorrow we will see an egregious overbearing flood of red, white, and green decorations everywhere we look. Now, don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the festive decorations, glitter, lights and the fantasy … Read more
Wildfires are not unique to the U.S.A. Traditionally wildfires were a consideration during the dry summer months. This type of thinking is no longer valid. Recent wildfires in Australia Central and South America, the Congo, Europe, and Asia demonstrate this is a worldwide problem. Staggering Video Shows How Much of Earth Was Actually on Fire … Read more
Now that you have identified the home hazards to mitigate there is one more thing to do. House fires are the number one preventable hazard that people face every year. Let your inner artist out and draw a reasonable map of your homes floor plan. Identify two ways to get out of each room and … Read more
Tip of the Day 20190314 Air Air is an often-underrated substance. Not because it keeps us alive, but because we do not think about it until it is gone. One of the most common ways oxygen is depleted in the household is Carbon Monoxide. An avoidable risk. https://www.cdc.gov/co/faqs.htm If you find yourself in the path … Read more
Holiday Fire Safety Tips I remember growing up as a child, the lights, candles, fireplaces and smells of baking Pumpkin Pie seemed to transform the time into something mystical. The sights, sounds, and smells swaddled me in a comfortable cocoon of contentment. Believe it or not, I still react in the same way today. And … Read more
