If your friend got a minor cut or suddenly collapsed, would you know what to do? Emergencies can strike when you least expect them and having the right information and …
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4 Ways to Give Yourself Peace of Mind When Your Kids are Playing Outdoors
Seeing your kids happily play outdoors is no doubt one of the greatest gifts parenting offers. However, it can make some parents uneasy knowing that they may not always …
QUIZ: What’s Your Summer Personality Type?
Summer is a great season to spend some quality time with your loved ones. Whether that time is spent indoors or out in the sun, unexpected things can happen. But …
6 Tips to Tailgate Safely During the Big Game
On Sunday, Feb. 4, millions of viewers will be tuning in to watch the Eagles and the Patriots face off in the U.S. Bank Stadium. Tensions will be high, and …
So You’ve Got the Flu. Now What?
Chills, a high fever and severe body aches. These are just a few of the symptoms that are associated with the flu. Trust me, I’ve been there. Initially, I thought …
Hallie & Owen’s Halloween Safety Poem
The post was written by Red Cross volunteer Robyn Taylor and originally appeared on the National Capital Region blog. Hallie and Owen were excited to collect a bag of candy. …
5 Safety Tips for Grill Masters Readying to Fire up Their BBQ’s
Post by Kevin Wilkinson, Communications Intern The beginning of the summer is often filled with numerous ‘firsts’ – the first trip back to the beach, the first cannonball in the …
No Tricks, Lots of Treats: Halloween Safety
Ah, Halloween. The time of the year to let your creativity and pop culture aptitude shine. In fact, our favorite unofficial mascot, Clarence Barton, went all in this year: Millions …
The Top 5 Things to Do When A Winter Storm is Approaching
By: Dominick Tolli, VP Preparedness Health and Safety Services, American Red Cross When a winter storm is on the way your first inclination might be to get to the store …