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Power Outage Tips

Here are some basic safety tips and how to what to do before, during and after a power outage. Before a Power Outage Build or restock your emergency preparedness kit, including a flashlight, batteries, cash, and first aid supplies. Make

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Snowmobiling Safety

Are you a Safe Rider? Across New England, more than 10 million people look forward the blanket of white and the pleasures of enjoying the outdoors on snowmobiles. Many things make snowmobiling fun: the breathtaking beauty of a snow-filled woods,

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Extension Cords Safety

Be safe this winter with extension cords.

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Holiday Fire Statistics

Festive celebrations, flickering lights and winter greens are hallmarks of the holiday season, but they also present fire risks that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a devastating one. NFPA’s Project Holiday campaign works to educate the

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Winter Fitness: Safety Tips for Exercising Outdoors

Dressing in layers, protecting your hands and feet, and paying attention to the forecast can help you stay safe and warm while exercising outdoors in cold weather. Frigid temperatures can discourage even the most motivated exercisers. Without motivation, it’s easy

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Ways to Winterize Your Home

Winter is here and if you haven’t already, you need to take a few steps to ensure your home is protected and ready for the winter elements.  Here are a few tips on how to winterize your home on a

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Social Networking Tips for Teens

These tips, based on the latest research, will help teens’ socializing stay fun and safe on both the fixed and mobile social web. Be your own person. Don’t let friends or strangers pressure you to be someone you aren’t. Know

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There Really is No “5-Second Rule”

It is likely that most of us have faced this dilemma: a tasty morsel of food has fallen on the floor, but rather than discard it, the thought of picking it up quickly and eating it crosses the mind. The

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Parents are Key to Teen Driving

Do you have a teen on the road? Teen motor vehicle crashes are preventable; proven strategies can improve the safety of young drivers on the road. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. Fortunately, teen

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Be Prepared for Labor Day Traveling

For many Americans, the Labor Day holiday evokes thoughts of barbeque, beaches and the last hurrahs of summer. It’s always one of the busiest holiday travel periods of the year, and this year it may be even more hectic than

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