Protection & Safety

Protection & Safety

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

Catastrophe preparation tips
Wed, Aug 17, 2011 4:46 PM by Stephen Ursery
There are many ways families can prepare for a natural disaster. Experts say it's best to act now rather than waiting until a catastrophe is on its way.
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Earthquake preparedness plan
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 3:30 PM by Sarah F. Berkowitz
Learn how to prepare for an earthquake, as well as how to respond before, during and after one occurs.
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Safety precautions for tornadoes
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 12:04 PM by Clint Williams
Those in the path of a tornado may have 15 minutes warning, if that. Preparation is critical for survival.
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Stroller Brigade to demand safer chemicals for kids
Tue, Aug 09, 2011 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Grab the kids and your stroller and take part in tomorrow's National Day of Action to ask Congress to protect your family from chemicals.
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Protect your family from food poisoning
Thu, Aug 04, 2011 10:29 AM by Robin Shreeves
Cargill has recalled 36 million pounds of ground turkey. With such a massive recall, what do you need to know to keep from getting sick?
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Toxic chemicals found in kids' car seats

Wed, Aug 03, 2011 2:46 AM by Agence France-Presse

More than half of children's car seats sold in the U.S. contain hazardous chemicals, according to a study.
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Bike trailers, child safety and the media's fear agenda
Mon, Aug 01, 2011 11:09 AM by Chris Turner
The media loves novelty and conflict. Together, they engender a fear of new ideas that can turn even the most gentle pastimes — such as biking with your kids — into a bogus hidden terror.
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How bad pedestrian infrastructure can turn deadly
Mon, Jul 25, 2011 11:46 AM by Chris Turner
When indifference rules in the design of public transportation and pedestrian infrastructure, the result is often a nuisance. For Raquel Nelson's son, it was lethal — a tragedy born of an unconscionable oversight.
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Crossing streets, kids with ADHD may misjudge risk

Mon, Jul 25, 2011 11:35 AM by Amy Norton, Reuters

Children left themselves less time to cross the street, misjudging how far away cars were from the crosswalk.
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Study: Grandparents not as bad drivers as you think
Tue, Jul 19, 2011 12:11 PM by MyHealthNewsDai...
In contrast to their hypothesis, researchers found that kids are safer when a grandparent is behind the wheel than when a parent is. Grandparents comprised 9.5 percent of drivers in crashes, but only 6.6 percent of the total injuries.
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CPSC issues tough new safety regulations for cribs
Mon, Jul 18, 2011 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
New crib safety regulations are touted as some of the toughest in the world.
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U.S. slashes lead limits for toys
Fri, Jul 15, 2011 8:34 AM by Jenn Savedge
U.S. Consumer Safety Panel cuts lead limit for toys by two-thirds.
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Safety tips for young swimmers
Mon, Jun 27, 2011 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
How to safely splish and splash and have fun swimming this summer.
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14 things your lifeguard might not tell you
Tue, Jun 07, 2011 10:04 AM by Laura Moss
The presence of a lifeguard may make you feel safer at the pool, but there are some truths you should know.
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Walk-through sniffer could speed up airport checks

Mon, Jun 06, 2011 6:08 AM by David Fogarty, Reuters

Other proposed changes to air port security include a three-channel screening system.
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