

Top 8 Early Fall Safety Tips
Fall is known for apples, pumpkins, colorful leaves, and cooler weather. The change in season tends to mean outdoor activities such as harvesting apples and pumpkins but also more time spent indoors with the heat on and the windows closed on cool, wet days. As a result, carbon monoxide poisonings tend to increase at this time of year. Setting up your home for safety in early fall can help to prevent a deadly accident.
Use these Early Fall Safety Tips to keep your family safe this season:
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Top 10 Off-Road Driving Safety Tips
Four-wheeling/off-road driving is a popular American pastime. There is fun and challenge in navigating terrain off the main roads. The truth is, however, that you can find yourself in a remote and very hostile environment in just a few hours. Don’t set out without following these important off-road driving safety tips!
Top 10 Off-Road Driving Safety Tips
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Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles
When purchasing a new or used car, you may want to consider the list of most stolen vehicles before choosing a model. Because there are many motivations for stealing a car, the most stolen vehicles are not necessarily the nicest or fanciest cars. In fact, the 1994 Honda Accord was the most stolen vehicle in the United States in 2010, followed by the 1995 Honda Civic and the 1991 Toyota Camry.
The top 10 most-stolen vehicles
- 1994 Honda Accord
- 1995 Honda Civic
- 1991 Toyota Camry
- 1999 Chevrolet Pickup (Full Size)
- 1997 Ford F150 Series/Pickup
- 2004 Dodge Ram
- 2000 Dodge Caravan
- 1994 Acura Integra
- 2002 Ford Explorer
- 1999 Ford Taurus


Top 7 Ways to Get Your Car Stolen
A car is stolen every 40 seconds in the United States; rates vary by city and urban versus rural areas. Many car thefts could be prevented, however, if the owner thought more like a car thief. Think about what a potential thief sees when he walks past your car.
3 Questions to ask yourself before walking away from your parked car:
Is your car parked in a quiet area that might be an attractive theft target?
How easy would it be for someone to break into your car?
Have I used an anti-theft device?
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Pet Safety Tips in Hot Weather
Pets do not handle hot weather in the same way as humans. When we are hot, we sweat to release heat; dogs hang their tongues out of their mouths. As a result, pets do not have as easy of a time cooling off and need our protection and care to stay safe in the heat.
Follow these Safety Pet tips to help your family stay cool and safe this summer:
Never leave your pet alone in the car on a warm day (let alone a hot day)
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The Dangers of Wood Smoke
Many people associate camping with fresh air, stars, and a great campfire but what about the dangers of wood smoke? Campfire wood smoke is actually full of dangerous toxins and it is almost inevitable that you will get some smoke in your eyes, throat, and lungs. Items such as newspaper, plates, and plastic serving ware are commonly thrown into campfires but they are full of chemicals that release toxins into the air before they fully disintegrate in the flames.
The Dangers of Wood Smoke
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Campfire Safety Tips
Hot, dry weather brings the risk for wildfires, particularly when people are lighting campfires in dry, wooded areas. Although Washington State has implemented a campfire ban due to the recent dry weather, it is good to understand campfire safety in case the ban is lifted in the future. These campfire safety tips can help you to avoid a campfire accident.
Follow these Campfire Safety Tips
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Top Tips to Avoid a Summer Bicycle Accident
The warm weather has arrived in many parts of the country and that means more bicyclists out on the road. In general, bicycle riding is up- According to the U.S. Census Bureau, from 2000 to 2012, the number of Americans traveling to work by bicycle increased from 488,000 to about 786,000. With more bicyclists out on the road, comes the risk of more accidents; while passenger vehicle deaths decreased in 2012 from 2011, bicyclist fatalities increased from 682 to 726 and injuries increased from 48,000 to 49,000. More bicyclist fatalities occur during the summer months of July through September since the warmer weather brings out more riders.
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BBQ Accident Statistics
Most people own a cooking grill of some kind; it is a great way to make delicious meal but also means that many households have a great risk for a BBQ accident. Home fires and thermal burns are two common risks associated with barbecues. On average, 8,800 home fires occur in the United States each year as a result of grilling; almost half of all grilling injuries are caused by thermal burns. Half of all people grill year round but the month of July is the peak for grill fires, followed by May, June, and August.
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Lake Swimming Safety Tips!
It’s almost swimming season in the Pacific Northwest but you should know that lake swimming is different than swimming in a swimming pool. The unknown factors of swimming in a lake can get people into trouble. These factors include water depth which can change from area to area; water temperature which can vary depending on the amount of glacier runoff that year; the type of lake bottom such as sandy or full of reeds; and who you are sharing the lake with that day such as boaters and water skiers. Watch for safety signs or instructions and use these lake swimming safety tips to help keep you safe!