As winter hits full stride across the country, the Red Cross offers these winter storm tips to help you safely weather the storms. (And if you don’t have an emergency kit together, start …
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Tips for Bitterly Cold Temps and Winter Storms
As many of us face a bitterly cold weekend, take some time to make sure you, your home, your neighbors and your pets are all taken care of as winter …
What’s in Your Car?: A Winter Emergency Kit Review
Growing up in Georgia, the occasional snow/ice storm was a treat. It meant no school and time to play outside, sit inside and catch up on movies and TV shows …
Top Ten Red Cross Cold Weather Safety Tips
As temperatures drop this winter, the American Red Cross offers ten steps people can take to stay safe during the cold weather. Layer up! Wear layers of lightweight clothing to …
Twelve Days of Holiday Safety Tips
Editor’s note: Thanks to the San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter for this holiday safety information. Having a busy time getting ready for the holidays? While you are shopping, baking, gift wrapping, …
Tips to Keep That Winter Workout Fun
This blog post is from Andrew MacPherson, MD Member, American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council Pop Quiz! Name those Olympic injury owners (answers at the bottom): 1) Which US snowboarder …
Ski Report: February 13th
What to do when you’re snowed in….why not see what the internet is up to! Here are a few funny snippits to keep ypu entertained on this cold, snowy day. …
Don’t Be Left in The Dark: What to Do When The Power Goes Out
By: Dom Tolli, VP Preparedness Health and Safety Services We all know power outages are miserable, especially if they drag on for hours or days. While you can take steps …
No More Frozen Pipes — 5 Easy Tips to Follow This Winter
Here’s 5 easy steps to prevent frozen pipes this winter: Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage. Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air …
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 …