Holiday decorations, candles and trees are a great way to get in the holiday spirit, but they also cause an increased risk of home fires. Here are some tips to
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Holiday Online Shopping Safety for 2023
Cybercrime continues to grow, especially as an increasing number of consumers turn to online shopping to fulfill holiday wishlists. Protect your identity, devices and wallet by following these tips for
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Prevent kitchen fires with these simple safety tips The holidays are almost here and that can mean big cooking projects and lots of distractions when your home is full of
Read morePractice Earthquake Safety on International ShakeOut Day
This year’s International ShakeOut Day is Thursday, October 19, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home. At 10:19 a.m. (local time) on
Read moreFire Prevention Week is Oct. 8-14
Cooking brings family and friends together, provides an outlet for creativity and can be relaxing. But did you know that cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home injuries?
Read moreOctober is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Now in it’s 20th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a collaborative effort among businesses, government agencies and organizations to educate others on online safety.
Read moreSeptember is National Preparedness Month
National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. This year, FEMA’s Ready Campaign focuses
Read moreHow to be prepared for extreme heat
Extreme heat is in the forecast for Kansas City. What makes it extreme? Extreme heat is a period of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees for at
Read moreStay safe during Ozone Alert days
The Mid-America Regional Council tracks regional air quality and issues a daily SkyCast forecast from March to October. When an Ozone Alert is issued via the SkyCast, an unhealthy concentration of
Read moreImportant changes following the end of the federal public health emergency declaration for COVID-19
The COVID-19 public health emergency declaration ended on May 11. This declaration allowed the government to respond quickly to the COVID-19 pandemic while addressing financial barriers related to care. According to
Read moreApril is Workplace Violence Prevention Month
Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site. It ranges from threats and verbal abuse
Read moreSevere Weather Preparedness Week 2023
Severe Weather Preparedness Week is a good time for individuals, families and businesses to learn about severe weather and how to protect themselves. Lee este artículo en español The National
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