Category: Health & Safety
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Storm Emergency Preparedness
No one can really predict the problems that come with storms but if you live in an area that has seen storm emergencies before you can probably count on them happening again. Some simple inexpensive steps can be taken to reduce an emergency to a mild discomfort to your day to day life and with…
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What Are Flood Zones and X Heights
Flood Zones Flooding is one of the most dangerous situations for most people. Most people think that flooding can only occur around large rivers or at the ocean but there are many factors that can cause flash floods in areas that normally are dry during heavy rains. For this reason the federal government has performed studies of flood…
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HowTo Deal with Mold in your Home
Mold is one of the more common problems in homes today but actually people are routinely exposed to more than 200 species of fungi every day. The terms “mold” and “mildew” are nontechnical names commonly used to refer to any fungus that is growing in our home. Mold colonies may appear cottony, velvety, granular, or leathery,…
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Directory of State Pesticide Information
NOTICE This information constantly changes as outside websites update their information. DO NOT RELY ON THIS INFORMATION FOR EMERGENCY USE. If you have an emergency ALWAYS Call 911 or the appropriate Emergency Hot-line in your area. Also Read the label on the Chemical and it should list Emergency Information about how to treat people that have come in contact with the…
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Disinfecting Refrigerators and Countertops
Regular cleaning of your counter tops, cutting boards and refrigerator is necessary to reduce dangerous bacteria buildup in your kitchen. Bacteria can often be unseen and odorless so just because the surface looks visibly clean of dirt does not mean it is safe. To disinfect kitchen surfaces we need to use a bleach solution. Prepare…