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  • KEY FINDINGS IN THE REPORT

    The death rate per 100 reported fires was twice as high in homes without a working smoke alarm as it was in home fires with smoke alarm protection. Out of all home fire deaths, 38 percent resulted from fires in which no smoke alarms were present. Hardwired smoke alarms are more reliable

  • KITCHEN CHAOS - Navigating through the most dangerous room in the house

    Skin-melting fire, electrical shocks, boiling oil, scalding water, flesh-eating chemicals, poisonous concoctions, razor-sharp knives ... welcome to the "torture chamber" better known as the kitchen.While the kitchen lures family members with its irresistible aromas, it also is the most dangerous

  • Keeping Children Safe from Poisoning

    Often new parents and caregivers, who aren't accustomed to having small children in the home, are unaware of the dangers presented by everyday household products. One example is leaving an open bottle of baby oil within reach of a young child. The consequences could be tragic. Here are some