Articles tagged: "winter safety"

1: How To Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning kills over 400 people a year in the U.S., and causes over 10,000 to become ill. Sone preventive steps can eliminate this hazard in your home.

2: How To Protect Yourself From Hypothermia

Old Man Winter can be a brutal companion if you aren't adequately prepared to keep his company.About 600 people die each year in American from excessive cold. Hypothermia can occur when the body temperature drops below 95 degrees as a result of prolonged exposure to cold temperatures. In extrem

3: How To Enjoy The Snow And Ice Safely

It seemed so simple and routine. All Thad had to do was walk down his short driveway incline and get the morning newspaper. However, during the night a winter storm had blanketed the world in a sheet of ice.Thad slipped and slid down the hill, but try as he might he could not climb, or even cra