October 2013

Some helpful information for Avoiding the Flu this year... Visit CDC-INFO for other language versions of these documents, or call 1-800-CDC-INFO. Flu and You This document is a basic overview of seasonal flu. Flu and You describes the symptoms of flu, how flu is spread, how to prevent flu, and signs and symptoms that suggest severe illness. English   Spanish   Cleaning to...

High blood pressure is one of the disease that is responsible for many deaths in America and in fact around the world. It's important to understand a number of reasons for having the guts and blood, to understand what high blood pressure is. One's heart may be the main body body which can be in charge of the pumping of...

Do you know about the Emergency Management Institute? Emergency Management Institute Mission To support the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA’s goals by improving the competencies of the U.S. officials in Emergency Management at all levels of government to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the potential effects of all types of disasters and emergencies on the...

Does your house look dull? If so, you may be able to brighten it up with some good landscaping. A small amount of landscaping can make a big impact on the look of an older home. Keep reading the article for good landscaping tips you can make use of. Using native plants from your area can help to avoid problems...

Are you preparing your group for the Great Shakeout? Today is the day - @ 10:17 on 10/17 almost 19 Million pretend there's a major earthquake as part of an initiative started in California and now spread to be an International Event. @ 10:17 Today... The day of your drill: Drop, Cover, and Hold On: Drop to the ground, take Cover under a table...

Race and CPR If you have a heart attack, and you’re not in a hospital, how likely are you to survive? It depends entirely on where you are. According to data in a recent study from the American Heart Association, survival rates range from 16% in Seattle to just 0.2% in Detroit. Heart attacks outside hospital account for nearly 15...

After making countless holiday meals for family gatherings and cupcakes for the office, you finally decided to start your own catering business. While it is extremely rewarding to run your own business, it is also just as challenging. Unless you specialize in a particular cuisine or service, catering can feel as if you are setting up and tearing down a...

Everyone agrees on the importance of safety on the construction site. So, why are basic construction safety principles sometimes ignored even by trained professionals? There are numerous reasons, but the most important are likely overconfidence, time constraints, and budget constraints. Understanding these principles is important to preventing injury and even death. Workers, trainers, and managers all need to resist the...

October is Eye Injury Awareness and Safety Month - Have you considered how dangerous Costumes can be to eyes? Halloween can cause Eye injuries from toy sword pokes, to scratchy goggles and dangerous costume eye contacts! Eye Safety Training Eye Safety & First Aid Products American Academy of Ophthalmology Warns Halloween Shoppers about the Scary Risks of Buying Costume Contact...

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