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Survival Tips: How to Prepare for a Power Outage

August 29, 2012 by

My Place Hundreds of thousands of people are currently without power in the wake of Hurricane Isaac, which is pounding the Gulf... Read Full Story

Slideshow: How to Prepare for a Hurricane

August 25, 2012 by

My Place Most people living in hurricane-prone areas know the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30 each year.... Read Full Story

Wildfire Prevention: Preparing Your Property

August 20, 2012 by

My Place More than 100,000 wildfires occur each year in the United States, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Some are... Read Full Story

What an Expert Learned About Home Safety from Her Kids

August 16, 2012 by

My Place Sadly, summer is almost over. Now that I’m in a back-to-school mindset—and sending my firstborn off to college—I’m also reflecting... Read Full Story

Swim Safely: Know the 8 Warning Signs of Drowning

August 14, 2012 by

My Place Summer is a time for soaking up the rays at the beach or by the pool while your kids splash... Read Full Story

Wildfire Prevention: Preparing Your Home

August 13, 2012 by

My Place Let’s face it: We love the mountains and we love the woods. Each year, more people move deeper into America’s... Read Full Story

Regional Natural Disasters: Are You Prepared?

August 9, 2012 by

My Place Taking a road trip from Illinois to San Francisco for our annual summer vacation was an adventure in many ways.... Read Full Story

Lead Paint: Lovely, but Lethal!

August 2, 2012 by

My Place Young children put everything in their mouths, even things that seem in no way tasty. Despite protests from Mom and... Read Full Story