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Carbon Monoxide Detectors 101
How they work, what “70 ppm” means, where to place them, and the best options to buy
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that can build up indoors from fuel-burning appliances (furnaces, water heaters, gas stoves), fireplaces, and vehicles in attached garages. Because you can’t sense it with your eyes or nose, CO safety comes down to two things: Prevention (properly maintained appliances), and Early warning (proper CO alarms placed correctly).
How to Build a Family Travel Safety Plan with the U.S. Embassy’s STEP Program and the Presence List
What we’ve been watching unfold in Mexico is a reminder that when you travel, conditions can change fast. So if you’re heading out of the country, add STEP to your travel plan and learn how your nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate handles the Presence List before you go.
A Guide to Help Keep Our Seniors Safe
The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie is a heartbreaking and deeply troubling situation. As this active case continues to unfold, we remain hopeful for answers, but we also recognize the heavy reality that she may have been met with harm. Out of respect for Nancy and her family, we approach this conversation with sensitivity and compassion.
Hotel Security Tips - How to Stay Safe While Traveling
Whether you’re traveling for business or leisure, staying in a hotel should come with some essential safety considerations - especially for women traveling alone. While hotels may feel secure, many are designed to be open to the public. Anyone can walk through the lobby, visit the restaurant or lounge, and even access guest room floors unless elevator security is in place.
How to Avoid Getting Stuck in a Protest While Driving
Whether you agree or disagree with the cause, the reality is that protests can quickly become unpredictable and your first priority is keeping yourself and your family safe.
Grooming, the Dark Web, SAWTing - Rapidly Growing Crisis
Grooming is the deliberate process predators use to build trust with a child or teen in order to exploit them. It often begins subtly and can take place over days, weeks, or even months before the abuse becomes clear.
Family Safety - How Emergency Response Works - Why You Are Your Own First Responder
Every year, natural disasters devastate communities: hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and, just this past summer, a flash flood.
Family Safety - Keeping Children Safe: From Toddler to Teen
I’ll never forget seeing a car covered in bumper stickers, each one giving away pieces of the family’s life, from their kids’ sports teams to where they went to school. It may have seemed harmless, but in reality it was practically…