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Five Seatbelt Myths Busted
Monday, April 16, 2018
The facts are different than you may think - Click It or Ticket isn’t about citations; it’s about saving lives. In 2016, there were 10,428 unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes in the United States....
Fireworks & Your Liability - What if something goes wrong?
Thursday, June 15, 2017
If you celebrate Independence Day with your own fireworks show, you will be personally liable if anything goes wrong. So, here is some information about how to cover your liability plus safety tips to keep your show...
3 Behaviors That Kill Us on the Road
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
There are three things you can do this Holiday Season to be a survivor when driving. Here's why extra caution is necessary this year... The 2015 traffic fatality estimate for the US is up a shocking 8.1 percent higher...
Biggest threat to teens revealed
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Half of all teens will be involved in an automotive crash and motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 14- to 18-year-olds, according to the National Safety Council. Even though driving is the biggest...
Smoke alarms focus of awareness event
Monday, October 5, 2015
BOISE – Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has signed a proclamation declaring this as Fire Prevention Week. The Idaho State Fire Marshal’s key message for the event is to encourage smoke alarm installation in every bedroom,...
Your Odds of Hitting a Deer Double
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Your odds of hitting a deer, an elk or a moose are twice as high during the 4th quarter months of October, November and December as in the other nine months of the year. U.S. drivers are just as likely to have a claim...
Law Enforcement Crackdown on Texting & Driving
Friday, March 27, 2015
From April 10 to 15, 2015, law enforcement personnel will be using a combination of traditional and innovative strategies to crack down on motorists who text while driving. This effort is a part of the national U Drive....
7 Dangerous Weather Myths
Monday, March 9, 2015
What should you do during extreme weather events? Tornadoes and hurricanes, lightening, earthquakes, floodwaters, extreme cold - PropertyCasualty360 says, "Misconceptions about the weather can prove to be dangerous or...
What Industry Has Highest Worker Injury Rate?
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
"Pick any other industry, and the injury rate is less," explained Scott Harris, Ph.D., MSPH, who added that healthcare worker injury rates are only less than outdoor wilderness professions such as commercial loggers and...
The Most Common Household Fire Only You Can Prevent!
Friday, May 13, 2011
What household appliance causes more than 1,000 residential fires per month in the US? The answer... your clothes dryer! They are a modern marvel and an indispensable convenience. We use them constantly and they work...