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22 Safety Tips for Your First Apartment

by Taylor Carlington July 11, 2017July 11, 2017

At the beginning of the summer, I moved into my very first apartment. While it was exciting, it was also really nerve-wracking to move to a brand new city with a …

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Fun, Health & Safety

20 Tips for Staying Safe as a Tourist This Summer

by Taylor Carlington June 28, 2017June 30, 2017

Earlier this summer I moved to Washington D.C., knowing no one else in the city. While moving solo to a new city is exciting, it can also be dangerous if …

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Fun, Health & Safety

6 Safety Tips From a Sailboat Captain

by American Red Cross May 22, 2017May 23, 2017

By Beth Palma  Beth is a charter sailboat captain sailing out of Bayfield, Wisconsin on Lake Superior. Beth, an American Red Cross volunteer, is passionate about water safety and sharing skills. …

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You Don’t Need a Pool to Learn Water Safety

by American Red Cross May 11, 2017May 11, 2017

With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner, we’re excited for pools to open and beach trips to commence. As you might guess, we’re keen on making sure you and …

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5 Skills to Master Before You Become a College Graduate

by American Red Cross May 4, 2017May 11, 2017

By Katelyn Becker, intern With graduation right around the corner, college students are gearing up to enter the work force with a variety of skill sets. Having conquered tough classes, …

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“The Best Summer Job” – Q&A with a Red Cross Trained Lifeguard

by Elaine Bussjaeger April 6, 2017June 15, 2017

What could be better than getting paid to spend the days of summer outside at the pool? While we could speculate, we wanted to hear from the source – so …

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Are You Ready for an Emergency Away From Home?

by Sarah Layton March 2, 2017March 2, 2017

We had just sat down for dinner at a restaurant with my in-laws when I smelled something funny. I started to look around in a panic, because that’s the kind of person I …

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Health & Safety

The 6 Things You Never Thought to Tell House Guests

by Sarah Layton February 20, 2017

We’ve all been there. You’re visiting a friend’s home and they run out of toilet paper. Or you stay at your in-laws and want to make a hot beverage in …

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Health & Safety

Checklist for Moving into a New Home

by Sarah Layton January 26, 2017January 26, 2017

My family recently moved from the East Coast back to our home state in the Midwest. Being a Red Crosser, I had some tasks in mind as I set up …

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Health & Safety

Resolve to Be Prepared: 3 Apps to Download Now

by Elaine Bussjaeger January 3, 2017January 4, 2017

With a new year comes new beginnings. When it comes to safety and preparedness, we’ve got you covered. Here are three apps to download now: 1. A must-have for everyone’s …

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