Furniture Fire Safety – Some Shocking Revelations

We are all under the assumption that any new furniture that we buy is now completely fire safe. Indeed, when we check the relevant labels, we trust what they say and genuinely believe that they are real and there to protect us. It would now seem that this may not necessarily be the case.

Common Fire Extinguisher Types

Choosing the right type of fire extinguisher can be a confusing task because of the many fire extinguisher types available. You should be very mindful when you choose a fire extinguisher because each type is intended to put out a fire caused by different materials.

Fire Extinguisher – The Do’s and Don’ts in Handling and Maintenance

Having them around is a great thing. However, these devices also need proper care and handling in order to make them more effective in fire fighting.

Top 10 Things to Help You Prepare For Hard Times

There has been a lot of talk lately about the hard times ahead. There are those who believe hard times are ahead and then there are the more optimistic fellows, who think this is just a phase. What are we to do? The truth is you need to be ready, whether you believe hard times are ahead or not. Here are the top ten things you can do to prepare yourself for a rainy day.

How to Put Together an Emergency Kit

Living in the South means that every year I have to deal with the threat of hurricanes and tornadoes. Not always am I personally affected by these natural disasters – but it is always a possibility.

Health Effects of Ammonia

How does ammonia act in the body? When ammonia enters the body as a result of breathing, swallowing or skin contact, it reacts with water to produce ammonium hydroxide. This chemical is very corrosive and damages cells in the body on contact.

Family Friendly First Aid Kits?

First aid kit is a small kit that is made to help in some immediate treatment to common injuries that may be faced inside or outside of the house. The contents of a kit can vary depending on the place for where the kit is intended. Some indoor and outdoor injuries may vary in nature and a different treatment may be needed for them.

So What is Survival Food?

Would you know what food products to buy to put into your survival food kits? Would you simply go to the grocery store and purchase ordinary canned products? What are the differences between emergency food rations and an MRE, for instance

Are You Ready? Emergency Preparedness

There can be a chance for a disaster to strike maybe at unpredictable times. As there may not be enough time to prepare for such events, it can be a good idea and step to make necessary preparations in early times because there may not be enough resources available to survive after a disastrous event if necessary steps are not taken.

The Most Important First Aid Supplies

If a person has to face some kind of injury, first aid can be given to that person in order to ease the pain and intensity of the injury. A first aid kit may vary a little according to the place for where they are meant. An indoor and outdoor kit can have slightly different contents because the nature and type of injuries can differ.