Hypothermia: A Winter Safety Hazard

Hypothermia: A Winter Safety Hazard

Hypothermia is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it.  Remember, normal body temperature is approximately 37 degrees C (98.6 degrees F).  When cold weather causes this temperature to go down, serious...
C-O Could Spell D-E-A-T-H

C-O Could Spell D-E-A-T-H

What if you knew a killer was stalking your home?  A silent, deadly killer that could steal away your family’s lives without any warning?  Wouldn’t you do something about it? That can be the case with carbon monoxide poisoning.  Carbon monoxide is an...
Bites and Stings Can Be Very Serious for Some

Bites and Stings Can Be Very Serious for Some

Usually these incidents cause only itching, redness, and maybe swelling at the bite site, butsometimes these encounters can be serious. The victim may have a severe allergic reaction, orthe bite may be poisonous.For bee stings and spider bites:*Make sure you and the...
What You Don’t Know About Radon Can Kill You!

What You Don’t Know About Radon Can Kill You!

Radon is a radioactive gas formed by the natural decay of uranium in rock, soil and water It’s colorless, odorless, tasteless, and chemically inert.  There’s no way of telling if it is present, or how much is present, unless you specifically test for it.  So...