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- Deadly Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Sparks Cold-Weather WarningOct 31, 2024, 12:00 pm EDTAn early-morning fire sparked by a faulty lithium-ion battery took a man’s life and now firefighters are asking the public to exercise extreme caution.
- Don’t ‘Leaf’ Fire Safety To Chance This FallOct 31, 2024, 5:31 am EDTFall traditions often involve fire — from jack-o-lanterns, to campfires and even burning newly fallen autumn leaves. This fall, be sure you’re keeping you and your loved ones safe around fire. Fire safety week is coming up and it's the perfect time for a fall fire safety refresher.
- What To Do With Leftover Halloween CandyOct 24, 2024, 12:13 pm EDTNo need to be frightened of this year’s Halloween haul. Experts say enjoy sweet treats in moderation, then repurpose some candy that comes your way.
- How To Prepare For All Types Of Weather This HalloweenOct 24, 2024, 12:09 pm EDTHalloween is just around the corner, so now is the time to prepare for “spooky season” and its unpredictable weather.
- Keep Food Fresh In Your Freezer Or Fridge After A StormOct 12, 2024, 12:00 pm EDTWhen a storm knocks out power, spoiled food in your fridge or freezer can be a smelly - and expensive - mess. Here’s what to know to keep your food and your family safe.
- Survey Says: Surprising Things People Pack In Their ‘Go Bag’Oct 11, 2024, 8:40 am EDTDo you have key items in your “go bag”? What’s on your hurricane kit checklist? A survey asked 2,000 people what they’d grab if they only had five minutes to leave their house in an emergency, such as a storm, flooding, a wildfire or other impending disaster. Some of the answers might surprise you.
- How Leaves Are Bad For Your Car, HealthOct 8, 2024, 12:00 pm EDTFall foliage is brilliant and colorful, but fallen leaves can also interfere with cars, yards and roads.
- What A Lifeguard Wants You To Know About Rip CurrentsOct 4, 2024, 12:00 pm EDTA Florida lifeguard took us to the beach to talk about rip currents. Here’s what he wants you to know. He points out one way to spot them, and what you should do to avoid them.
- How To Spot A Rip Current And Avoid Being Caught In OneOct 4, 2024, 12:00 pm EDTThe National Weather Service estimates more than 100 people a year die in rip currents. Here’s how to spot them and what to do if caught in one.
- Pets and Power Outages: Here’s What To KnowSep 30, 2024, 9:57 am EDTAn extended power outage can be tough on your pets. Here’s how to make sure they’re ready.