Protection & Safety

Protection & Safety

Protect your home and family with the latest tips on catastrophe preparation and home & auto safety.

  • 2005 Jeep Liberty SUV

    Safety agency probes Jeep, Honda vehicles

    Tue, Sep 27, 2011 12:27 PM by Reuters

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigates consumer complaints about the Jeep Liberty and the Honda Odyssey.

  • Car safety tips

    Tue, Sep 27, 2011 11:50 AM

    Here are six ideas for how to reduce your risk while out on the road.

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  • Prodigy car seat

    3-year incubation results in a smart car seat

    Sat, Sep 24, 2011 8:00 PM by The Boston Globe

    The Prodigy car seat features sensors and a liquid crystal display that walks you through the installation process and provides feedback.

  • 2010 Ford Fusion hybrid

    Safest cars

    Fri, Sep 23, 2011 11:16 AM by Layla Bellows

    We take a look at cars that crash well and tread lightly on the environment.

  • Storm clouds during a tornado watch

    Tornado warning signs

    Fri, Sep 23, 2011 1:22 AM by Roni Robbins

    Know what to look for when a storm approaches and what you can do to stay safe.

  • bicyclist riding on street

    Study looks at pedestrians hospitalized after bicycle crashes

    Mon, Sep 19, 2011 7:27 PM by Jonathan Allen, Reuters

    About 1,000 pedestrians are hospitalized each year in New York after being hit by cyclists, with more than half those collisions occurring in New York City.

  • Angry parent and frightened child

    Study finds more abusive head injuries in children during recession

    Mon, Sep 19, 2011 7:50 AM by Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience

    The study can't prove that the hard times caused the increased injury rate, but the study researchers find the data troubling.

  • Teen learning how to drive

    Teen driving safety

    Thu, Sep 15, 2011 9:08 AM by Roni Robbins

    Here are 10 ideas for how new teen drivers can be safe drivers.

  • Mother teaching daughter how to drive

    Do teen driving restrictions save lives?

    Tue, Sep 13, 2011 4:18 PM by Genevra Pittman, Reuters

    States with graduated driver licensing programs saw fewer fatal crashes among restricted 16-year-olds, but that 18-year-olds who had fewer restrictions were more likely to crash.

  • A teenager does a vehicle handling drill

    Teen defensive driving

    Mon, Sep 12, 2011 4:37 PM by Clint Williams

    Handing the keys to your 16-year-old can be scary. We help you minimize the risk by learning about defensive driving for teens.

  • 9/11 + 10: A decade in pictures

    Thu, Sep 08, 2011 4:12 PM by Russell McLendon

    On the 10th anniversary of the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history, words can't do justice to the decade's many tragedies and triumphs.

  • Storm damage insurance: What and how

    Thu, Sep 08, 2011 12:11 PM by Roni Robbins

    Homeowners often overlook this important type of insurance but with hurricane season getting into full swing, many are taking a second look.

  • Boater safety: A quick primer

    Wed, Sep 07, 2011 4:39 PM by Melanie Lasoff Levs

    Here are six tips for keeping safe while out on the water.

  • Home alarm system

    Home security tips for when you're away

    Fri, Sep 02, 2011 4:11 PM by Clint Williams

    Here are several tips for how to keep your home safe while you're off enjoying your vacation.

  • Teen driver

    Teen driving tips

    Thu, Sep 01, 2011 3:04 PM by Melanie Lasoff Levs

    A new driver can be a dangerous driver but we’ve got some tips for how teens can minimize the likelihood of an accident.

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