March 2010
4 posts
Teaching Children About 9-1-1
Would your children know what to do in an emergency? Would they know who to call for help? Follow these tips, when teaching your children about 911.
-Always refer to the phone number as 9-1-1, not 9-11. In an emergency your children may be confused.
-Make sure your children know their home address so they can tell the operator. -Children should be told the operator is their friend and they can...
Smoke Detectors
Most home fire deaths happen in the middle of the night between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. A smoke detector can save your life by waking you up and giving you time to escape.
When you purchase a smoke detector, look for one that is approved by an independent testing facility.
The best places for your smoke alarms include: -On every level of your home, including the basement -Outside of every bedroom -On...
Avoiding Deer Collisions - chapter 4
-Don’t swerve your vehicle to avoid striking a deer. If a collision with a deer is eminent, then hit it while maintaining full control of your vehicle. Many serious crashes occur when drivers swerve to avoid a deer and hit another vehicle or lose control of their cars.
-If you do strike a deer, and are uncertain whether or not the deer is dead, then keep your distance, as this is an injured, wild...
WatchCar Seat Instructions - Booster with No Back.
Avoiding Deer Collisions - chapter 3
-Deer are often unpredictable, especially when faced with glaring headlights, blowing horns, and fast moving vehicles. Sometimes they stop in the middle of the road when crossing. Sometimes they cross quickly and come back. Sometimes they move toward an approaching vehicle. Assume nothing, slow down, and blow your horn to urge the deer to leave the road. If the deer stays on the road, stop, put on...