It’s Spring, Watch for Bikes
If you’re bicycling around town - experts advise you know your buffer zone.
For instance - a bicycle commuting instructor from Seattle Washington says, ‘The driver thinks they can beat you and they underestimate the speed at which a bicycle can travel.’ Watch when you come to driveways, intersections and passing lanes!
Read the 6 tips here.
Time Off? Scream Fire and See What Happens
This is usually a week where family hangs out after the holidays. In a calm moment at the house, scream ‘Fire’ and see who knows gets out of the house quickly and safely.
If no one knows how to get out, create a home emergency exit plan this Saturday or Sunday.
Here’s how:
Draw a floor plan of your residence. [...]
Don’t Freeze Your Dog
In light of the sub-freezing temps around the country, we’re re-posting advice about dogs and cold weather.
I’m ready to come inside
In January, 2009, we spoke to Dr. Eric Ruhland, a veterinarian from Hastings, Minnesota, (current temp today: 1, feels like -12) and asked him about his guidelines for keeping dogs safe in this frigid [...]
Halloween is Saturday - Beware of Kids!
Halloween is this Saturday - which is a big night for kids (candy and costumes) as well as adults (beverages and costumes).
For Adults - Five Tips:
If you’re driving, be cautious and go slowly - watch for kids and families as they walk through neighborhoods.
Trick or treating with the kids? Watch them - if they [...]
Halloween Costume Safety
When we think of Halloween, costumes and candy usually pop into mind. However with all the fun it’s easy to forget about safety.
Here are a few costume tips from Jenna B., our guest blogger and child life specialist at Children’s Hospital in Minnesota.
Jenna writes: As a child life specialist in the ER, [...]
Don’t Let the Pumpkin Burn the House Down
Every year, fires during the holiday season (which we’re stretching from Halloween through New Year’s) cause around $930 million dollars in property damage. Take extra precautions by following these tips.
Holiday Decorations
When we say ‘holiday’ we mean Halloween, Thanksgiving, religious holidays and New Year’s Eve.
Consider using decor (artificial tree, scarecrow) that is labeled “flame resistant.”
Do [...]
Don’t Trip the Kids on Halloween
There’s one weekend until Halloween - which is a Saturday this year! (YAY!). Either this weekend or next Saturday, take a few moments and get your house ready for the festivities
Avoid tripping trick-or-treaters!
Take things like hoses, ladders, flowerpots, wires, lawn furniture and bikes off your porch, driveway and sidewalk - anywhere you think kids (or [...]
The Car is Not a Dog Park
OK, so Lauren Fix, the Car Coach (you’ve seen her on the TODAY show), writes for us now and then. She sent us a great article on Pet Safety and Your Car.
We looked through this and saw that our dog, Lovey, probably believes that our car is a dog park. We let her do everything [...]
Tiger Woods - $1 Billion and ATM Safety
Tiger Woods is reportedly closing in on $1 billion dollars.
Dude.
Here on some tips on ATM safety.
- Susan
Seat Belt Safety - Best of the Day
Here in Minnesota, we just passed a seat belt safety law. If you’re stopped for not wearing a seat belt, you’re fined $25.
Our friends at WCCO/CBS have a good story on it. It’s here. (Always good news and info from WCCO.)
And you’ll see our accompanying article on Kids and Car Safety. This is one of [...]