Keep July 4th fun: Holiday safety tips

Keep July 4th fun: Holiday safety tips -

Firework safety - Every year there are thousands of wounded and about 30,000 fires caused by fires fireworks. According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 08 there were 7,000 casualties and 7 deaths, with 70% of injuries occur between June 20 and July 20. Even devices that many might consider safe can be risky. For example, the tip of a sparkler burns at a temperature of about 00 ° F - hot enough to cause third degree burns. The US Fire Administration offers advice on the safety of fireworks. And remember - many states prohibit some or all fireworks: Use this clickable map to check the laws of the State of fireworks fires
security Voyager - if you go spend the holidays away from home, you may want to be careful. with what you share on social networks like Twitter and Facebook. Unless your network is private and you are careful not to link to personal information, announcing your plans to be away could inadvertently switch a burglar would be that your house will be vacant. See our previous post: Please steal me when social networks are risky. Of course, not all crooks use technology to target empty houses, some just use the powers of the old school observation. Before going further, it is good to take precautions to protect your home when traveling. And here are some tips to prevent identity theft when traveling
Safety Driving -. The fourth of July weekend is one of the deadliest times of year to drive. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been tracking statistics of car accidents for 25 years, and the Fourth of July in the lead often lost for fatal car crashes. And July 4 death, usually more than half are related to alcohol. Most states have intensive DUI checkpoints set up the holiday weekend. And you all sober drivers need to be especially alert, defensive driving on heavy traffic weekends. Visit our journey on the road vacation tips
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