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The 2009 – 2010 Flu Season – Tips that can Help you Through

It is that time of the year again, when influenza strikes thousands of people. The term “Flu”, a contagious respiratory illness, is caused by influenza viruses.
It spreads from person-to-person and can cause mild to severe illness, and in some cases it can lead to death. Deaths generally result from complications such as pneumonia, ear or sinus infections and the worsening of existing chronic medical conditions.

Presently there are two strains of flu, seasonal flu and the H1N1 (Swine) flu, that are circulating here in the USA. The seasonal flu usually starts during the fall and continues through early spring. This is the flu that we are all familiar with, however the H1N1 is a new strain that we have not seen before. The symptoms of H1N1 flu are similar to seasonal flu, but are more severe and may include additional symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea.

Who is at Risk?
Everyone is at risk of contracting the flu virus, both the seasonal and the N1H1 virus.
Most healthy people recover from the flu without problems, but certain people are at a high risk than others for serious complications.
Those at higher risk and therefore need to be more cautious include:

·         Pregnant women

·         People who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age.

·         Emergency medical personnel and Health care workers.

·         Those 65 and older.

·         Anyone between 6 months and 24 years old.

·         People 25 through 64 who have a chronic health disorder or reduced immune systems.

How does the Flu spread from person to person?

The H1N1 virus is spread from person-to-person in the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread; by contact with respiratory droplets from an infected person.

·         This can occur by direct bodily contact or touching something with virus on it (shaking hands with a person who has the flu) and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes.

·         Respiratory droplets are generated by a person coughing or sneezing near you coming into contact with your mouth, nose or eyes, as in an elevator or other enclosed area.

How do I protect myself?

First of all everyone should get vaccinated against both the Seasonal and H1N1. The Flu shot is the easy, effective and inexpensive way to protect yourself and your family from catching the flu virus. Recommended personal protective measures include:

·         Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue away immediately in the trash after you use it.

·         Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water, especially after you cough or sneeze or have been in public places.  Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are also effective.

·         Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.

·         Have and use a personal flu kit when there is a risk of exposure to respiratory droplets from an infected person and when travelling.

·         If you are sick, avoid public interaction as much as possible until 24 hours after signs and symptoms have ended without fever-reducing medications.

·         Stop smoking to help prevent severe, life-threatening complications from the flu. Use your Zippo Lighter to start a Zippo Lighter Collection, not to light that cigarette.

·         If weather permits, open windows to keep rooms well ventilated and air fresh.

Can I improve my Immune System?

There are a number of ways to improve the efficiency of your immune system. These include:

·         Eating well.  A diet rich in vegetables and containing items known for their immune system benefits (mushrooms, broccoli and probiotics) can go a long way in helping you protect yourself. As foods rich in Vitamin D are rare, it is a good idea to take 1,000 UI of Vitamin D (400 UI for children) per day.

·         Drink plenty of water.

·         Stop drinking Coffee and reduce refined white sugar from your diet to boost your immune system. Caffeine robs your body of minerals and vitamins.

·         Get sufficient Sleep. Many studies have shown that a lack of sleep hurts immunity to some illnesses.

·         Be active every day. Active people are generally less affected by the flu than those that are sedentary.

·         Staying clean. Regular hand washing and the disinfecting of objects touched regularly (phones, computer keyboards, door handles etc.) remains the best first line of defence against contracting infections.


Is there an end in sight?

While it is difficult to predict how the H1N1 flu will pan out, it now appears that the virus is coming in waves. Keep in mind, seasonal flu typically arrives in November and peaks in January-February. Therefore, it is still going to be important to take precautions into the spring.

Remember, the H1N1 vaccination remains the best way of protecting yourself against this influenza virus.

Stay Well and Stay Safe
Sincerely:
A. Wright

 

 

Make your Home Safe for the Holiday Season  

I realize that home safety is a topic with many facets, however I would like to share with you a few examples of Home Safety that I see around my own home. 

Statistics have always shown an increase in the number of accidents in the home when we are exposed to a change in routine, unusual distractions and increased stress levels. These factors all come together during Christmas – New Years. 
The risk from fire also increases as more time is spent at home, often with guests. Combined with alcohol, this can make homes more vulnerable to accidental fires. 

However by keeping a few simple safety steps in mind, we can all enjoy a safe and happy holiday season.  

It is absolutely vital to use a proper stepladder when putting up or taking down decorations in positions that you cannot normally reach. The few minutes required to get a proper stepladder can save a very painful fall. 

Care must be taken not to overload wall sockets with Christmas lights and other electrical decorations. Avoid the use of long extension cords.
Remember to keep the tree away from floor heaters, fireplaces, or other heat sources, even if it is artificial.
Use only UL-listed lights, no more than 3 strands linked together and consider replacing your old lights with the new miniature lights with cool-burning bulbs. Lower your electric bill and your risk of fire with these new lights!
Remember, an extension cord and wires should never be warm to the touch! If they are, unplug some of the decorations immediately.

Avoid tree decorations that are made from thin glass that can break easily, as these pieces are very sharp and can injure a youngster crawling around the tree. 
Always turn off the Christmas lights and decorations at bedtime, or if you leave your home for an extended period.
Never, never, never use candles to decorate the tree; even an artificial tree.
Do not leave any burning candle unattended. 

Discarded wrapping paper and boxes represents a significant fire hazard in your home.  Tidy up these items ASAP and put them in a safer location, well away from any heat source.
Never burn wrapping paper in your fireplace; it can result in a very large fire very quickly, throwing off dangerous sparks and embers and may even result in a chimney fire.
Keep toys, games, decorations with small parts and button batteries out of reach of young children, babies and toddlers can choke on these small items. Also remember to clear away the last dregs of drinks left in glasses before you go to bed, as even very small amounts of alcohol can poison young children.  

The holiday season is the time of greatest activity in the kitchen and a little extra effort and organization in keeping worktops and stovetops tidy can pay dividends.  Make sure that all hot, heavy or sharp objects are well back from the edges, with pot handles turned in so as to reduce the risks of any accidents. This is especially important with excited youngsters around. 

Apply the basic food safety measures when handling any meal. With the stress of the moment, it is easy to overlook a vital food safety step.

  • Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water before and after handling raw food products.
  • Ensure clean utensils and cooking surfaces are used when preparing foods.
  • Don't cross-contaminate by allowing foods and their juices to come into contact with one another during preparation.
  • Store raw meat, poultry, and seafood on a plate or tray, so raw juices don't drip onto other foods in your refrigerator.
  • Use one cutting board for raw meat products, another one for salads and other ready-to-eat foods, or wash cutting boards in between each use with soap and a few ounces of bleach.
  • Never place cooked food on a plate that previously held raw meat, poultry, or seafood unless the plate has been thoroughly washed.
  • Eat the meal as soon as it is prepared.
  • Never keep salads that contain meats, cheese or fish out of the fridge for more than two hours.
  • Refrigerate leftovers As Soon As Possible; cut the meat off the bones or into slices and put it in shallow containers in the refrigerator. Food that takes too long to cool can still grow harmful bacteria in your refrigerator.
  • Reheat all leftovers to 165°F (use your thermometer). Gravy should be brought to a rolling boil.    

Finally, as you do in every season of the year, have working smoke alarms on every level of your home.  Test them monthly and keep them clean and equipped with fresh batteries at all times. Also consider installing Carbon Monoxide detectors in you home. There have been far too many cases of Carbon Monoxide deaths reported so far this year.
And last, but not least, please take the time to check on elderly relatives, friends and neighbors this time of the year – make sure they are safe and secure.  

Have a Great Holiday.
Sincerely:
Allan Wright

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Food and water safety after a flood

    Floods are the most frequent natural hazard in North America and we seem to have had to endure quite a number of them recently.
   A devastating flood can occur at any time of the year and are most often caused by heavy rainfall, rapid melting of a thick snow pack, ice jams, or more rarely, the failure of a natural or man-made dam.
   One of the major issues that will affect everyone living in an area that has been flooded is that of food and water safety. 

Food safety after a flood

           If in doubt - Throw it out!   

   You must inspect food that has come anywhere near flood water very, very carefully. Floodwaters may carry contaminated mud, chemical waste, petroleum products and even raw sewage, which can make storm-damaged foods unsafe to eat.
   Even the slightest contact with floodwater can lead to contamination.

  
There is a simple, basic rule:   all foods that have touched floodwater should be dispose of.  This includes all fresh produce, meat, poultry, fish, and eggs. Food in glass jars, including all unopened jars. Discard all foods in bags and all opened containers and packages.
 
   The only exception to this rule would be food in sealed in undamaged metal cans. These are safe for use, as long as you carefully clean and disinfect the cans before opening.
   This means you must remove the labels and thoroughly wash them with a scrub brush in a strong detergent solution containing chlorine bleach and then rinse well in clear water. The bleach solution should be one half-cup of bleach to one gallon of water. You may wish to wear rubber gloves to protect your hands during this process. 

Being Prepared 

   This brings up the issue of being prepared for a disaster. Nothing will help you and your family through any emergency situation as will being prepared for it.
   It may be up to three days before Emergency Services are up and running in your area after a disaster. Having an Emergency Preparedness kit, stored high and dry, can literally be a lifesaver.
   A supply of Food, drinking water and some additional gear such as light sticks, Self-charging FM radio, flashlight, hygiene kit, waterproof matches, emergency candles, sanitation kit and first aid supplies will be priceless when required by you and your family.   

Cookware and Cooking Utensils

   If your cookware and kitchen utensils have come into contact with floodwater, they will require special treatment.
   Take apart any item that can be cleaned in pieces. If possible, remove handles from pans.
   Wash all china, glass dishes, cups and pots and pans that have been in contact with floodwaters.  Use hot soapy water and a brush to remove dirt. Rinse and then place them in a sanitizing bleach solution for at least 10 minutes and then rinse well in clean water. The bleach solution should be one half-cup of bleach to one gallon of water.
   Disinfect silverware, metal utensils, and pots and pans by boiling in clean water for 10 minutes.
   Chlorine bleach should not be used in this case because it reacts with many metals and causes them to darken. Throw away dishes with cracks as well as soft, porous plastic or wood items saturated by floodwater, since they cannot be sanitized. These include baby bottles, nipples and pacifiers. They cannot be safely disinfected.   

Potable Water

          Water; water everywhere and not a drop to drink!

   After a flood, you should assume that all water sources are contaminated until they have been proven safe.
   Boil all rain and tap water and water from containers you're not completely sure about. Use only bottled, boiled, or treated water for drinking, cooking or preparing food, washing dishes, cleaning, brushing your teeth, washing your hands, making ice, and bathing until your water supply is tested and found safe.
   There are also a few excellent Water Filtration Bottles and Emergency Water Filters on the market that are very effective at producing clean drinking water from almost any water source. These are the same systems that were used by the US military during the Katrina disaster.

     If you use a private well for your water supply, be sure to have the water tested before you resume use after a flood. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to wash your hands if you have a limited supply of clean water. 

Floodwater

   Avoid contact with floodwater if at all possible, but if you find yourself wading into the floodwater during or after the disaster, remember that you will be in contact with many harmful contaminants that can make you sick. Always wash after contact with floodwater.

 I sincerely hope that you have found this article useful planning your family's preparedness.
Allan Wright
First Aid Kit Products

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Prepare for emergencies “As a Family”:

  This month’s topic will address being prepared for a disaster “as a family”. We have all heard about the six steps to becoming a safe family, but given the different world that we live in today and the many brutal winter storms and areas of flooding that have been marching through much of the country, I believe these steps are well worth another look.

 The steps are:
  1. Write a disaster plan
  2. Write an evacuation plan
  3. Learn about safety plans at work and school
  4. Prepare for fires
  5. Assemble disaster supplies
  6. Learn lifesaving skills.  

As each one of these steps is important; we will look at them individually.

 Writing a disaster plan: 
  There are a few things that I consider important under this first step.  

  When a disaster strikes, all of your family members may not be together in one place.

  Your family should select two places to meet in an emergency situation. This is an easy task. Get the family together and let everyone make a suggestion. 

  • In case of a household emergency, such as a fire, pick a spot in the neighborhood to meet and make sure that everyone knows exactly where that spot is.
  • In a more widespread emergency, when all of your family may not be able to get home, or you must evacuate your neighborhood, pick a second place outside of your immediate neighborhood and make sure that all family members knows the address and phone number.

  An out of town relative or friend may be your “family contact” place. If family members become separated, they should check with this contact as soon as possible. Everyone must know the address, phone numbers and E-mail of the family contact. 

And last, but not least, plan how to take care of your pet. 
  Our pets are an important part of the family, be sure that you plan now for their safety.   You must establish a place to take your pets. Emergency shelters cannot accept pets because of health regulations, so it may be very difficult to find shelter for your pets in a disaster situation.  Plan ahead for that eventuality now. 

  You should also prepare a disaster supply kit for your pet, and have it easily available when it is needed.
   It should include any medical records that you may have, medications and a pet first aid kit. Remember to include, in your pet’s survival kit, any specific medical and behavior information along with the veterinarian’s name and phone number. A leash and / or carriers that will be required to transport your pet. Include some food, water and a can opener, along with a photo of your pet, in case he or she gets lost.

  You need to come up with a workable plan for your pet’s safety, do not leave your pets alone to fend for themselves.  Make sure that they have collars with up to date information and include a means of contacting you or your “family contact”.

 Write an Evacuation plan: 

  If you need to evacuate you home due to an evacuation notice issued by the authorities or if a fire starts in your home, everyone needs to know exactly what to do. Any hesitation, especially in case of a home fire can be fatal.

  If you prepare and then practice an escape plan, you and your family will have a much better chance of survival in case of an emergency.  

  Making a family escape plan has to involve all family members. Pick a time when everyone is home and sit down at the table and make your emergency escape plan. Include all of the children in the planning, so they feel part of the decision-making.  

  • Make a floor plan of your home
     
  • Find and least two ways out of each room and mark them on the floor plan. Discuss the best escape routes with each family member and remember that windows can be used as exits. Check that all family members can open all windows that you plan to use as exits.
     
  • Pick a meeting location right outside the house, but out of harms way for everyone to meet after they have escaped the house. Perhaps a neighbor’s front porch would be a good spot. It is very important that everyone goes to the same place so that you will know if there is anyone missing.
     
  • Practice your plan to make sure everyone knows how to get out and is comfortable with the plan.
    Imagine that one of the room exits is blocked by debris or fire so that you can practice using the other exit. Practicing your plan a few times will help all family members to feel comfortable with it.
     
  • Remember, do not stop to call the Fire Department, just get out and stay out. Do not go back inside your home for any reason. There are no possessions that are worth a family members life. 

                 Other things to consider while you are writing your families escape plan.  

   If your home is two-story, consider purchasing escape ladders for each bedroom. Practice using them and store them near the window. If the stairs are blocked with debris or fire, the up-stairs window may be your only escape route.

   I know you already have smoke detectors on every level of your home, now is a great time to test them. They should be tested at least once a month. 

  Well folks, that is all for this month. I will continue with this important topic in my next article.
  In the meantime, stay well and stay safe.
  

Allan Wright
First Aid Kit Products

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Are you and your family prepared for the first 72 hours? 

   Experience gained from past disasters has shown that it can take up to 72 hours or more to mobilize a significant relief effort during an emergency.  Therefore everyone needs to be preparing to cope on his or her own for at least the first 72 hours – that’s 3 days – of an emergency. 
   Of course common sense dictates that we should be prepared for any emergency situation, however the fact is that only a few of us are ready for even the smallest crisis, let alone one of larger significance. 
   One obvious advantage of being prepared - it allows emergency workers to focus on people in very urgent need of their help. To support their efforts, the rest of us must to be prepared to look after ourselves for at least 72 hours.

      The San Francisco area is exposed to a wide variety of hazards, both natural and man-made. The path of destruction that Hurricane Katrina left in its wake across the southern U.S. in August 2005 and the widespread flooding of 2007 – 2008 have provided a horrific reminder of the importance of being prepared for disasters. Unfortunately no part of our country, or North America for that matter is immune to a natural or a man-made disaster. 
    Earthquakes, power outages, floods, fires, severe storms and acts of terrorism are just some of the potential emergencies. Many of these emergencies have been deadly in the past. Being prepared can save lives and can help to reduce the impact of a disaster on you and your family.

Why prepare your family? 

   Imagine for a moment that you have no electricity, no gas, no water and no telephone service. Imagine that all the businesses are closed and you are without any kind of emergency services. What will you do until help arrives? 
   What will you do if your local authorities issue and emergency evacuation order?  Remember, in such a circumstance there will be no stores open for you to acquire anything, the store personal will be evacuating also!  

   If you have not prepared beforehand for either of these events, both you and your family may have a very difficult time when a disaster strikes your hometown.  

   While governments are working hard to keep citizens safe, we all have an important role to play in emergency preparedness and response. By being prepared to take care of yourself, you allow community resources to be used more effectively during an emergency and you help keep your own family safe at the same time. Very simply put, emergency preparedness must begin at home.

 

Start to plan today!

   As neither man-made nor natural emergencies can be predicted; therefore it is imperative that we are all prepared well in advance of the disaster.
I cannot over stress this point.

   Prepare your emergency kit and your family – so in the case of a major emergency like a flood or blackout – you are ready to take care of yourself and your loved ones for at least 72 hours. You should be prepared to live without running water, electricity, gas, telephones and assistance from safety services for at least three days following a disaster.

 What do you need?

   You need to have an “Emergency Kit” in your home, ready to go at a moments notice.
   Your family Emergency Kit is comprised of two separate parts, a First Aid Kit and a Go Bag.

   Your own 72-Hour Emergency Kit should be tailored to meet the basic survival needs of your family. Store your emergency supplies in an easily accessible if evacuation is required. Items may be stored in a 32-gallon trashcan, suitcase, duffle bag, backpack, footlocker or individual pack.
 
 

Your First Aid Kit 

   In any emergency situation, you or a family member may be cut, burned or suffer other injuries. It is imperative that you keep basic first aid supplies handy so you are prepared to assist when someone is hurt. Medical help may not be available during or immediately after a large-scale disaster.  

My personal list of items that should be in your First Aid Kit:  

  • Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes
  • Gauze pads and bandages
  • Butterfly Closure bandages
  • Sterile dressings to stop bleeding (Blood stopper)
  • Elastic Wrap
  • Instant cold pack
  • Cleansing agent/soap and antibiotic towelettes to disinfect
  • Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection
  • Burn ointment
  • Sting Relief Pads (for insect bites)
  • Sunscreen packets
  • Eye wash solution to flush the eyes or as general decontaminant
  • Cotton tips
  • Scissors
  • Tweezers
  • At least two pairs of disposable gloves
  • A First Aid Instruction Guide
  • Hygiene kits
  • Flashlight or brightstick 
  • Medicines such as Aspirin or other pain reliever, laxative, anti-diarrhea medication  

Your Go Bag:
 

   A major component of your disaster kit is your Go-bag. Every household should pack a Go Bag — a collection of items you may need in the event of an evacuation order.  Your Go Bag may be assembled or purchased as a ready-made kit for convenience. Your Go Bag should be packed in a sturdy backpack or suitcase on wheels.

   The Go Bag should be easily accessible if you have to leave your home in a hurry. Make sure it is ready to go at all times of the year as an emergency evacuation order can occur at any time of the year. 
   Prepare one Go-bag for each family member and make sure each is tagged with the name of the person it was packed for. You may not be at home when an emergency strikes so keep some additional supplies in your car and at work.   

Items that should be in your Go Bag: 

  • The prescription medications you take every day such as insulin or heart medication.
  • All prescribed medical supplies such as glucose or blood pressure monitors
  • Drinking Water
  • Non-perishable food such as food ration bars or Meal-in-a-Box
  • Manual can opener
  • Plates, utensils and other cooking supplies
  • Flashlight and extra batteries or Hand-charged Flashlight
  • Pocketknife or Multifunctional Tool
  • Battery-operated AM/FM radio and extra batteries
  • Whistle
  • Waterproof Matches
  • Water filtration bottle
  • Duct Tape, permanent marker, and paper
  • Cable Ties
  • Light Stick
  • Rope or twine
  • Emergency cash in small denominations and quarters for phone calls
  • Heavy work gloves
  • Disposable lighters
  • Phillips Screw Driver
  • Standard Screw Driver
  • Folding Shovel w/Sheath
  • Trash Bags
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Personal Hygiene kit
  • Shave Kit
  • Maps
  • Sturdy shoes, a change of clothes, gloves and a warm hat
  • Emergency Survival Sleeping Bag
  • Rain Ponchos
  • Photos of family members and pets for re-identification purposes
  • List of emergency contact phone numbers
  • List of allergies to any drug or food
  • Copy of health insurance and identification cards
  • Extra prescription eyeglasses, hearing aid or other vital personal items
  • Prescription medications
  • Extra keys to your house and vehicle
  • Disposable camera
  • Any special-needs items for children, seniors or people with disabilities.

    Don’t forget to make a Go-bag for your pets.
 

   Remember that if you have to leave your house due to an evacuation order, you will be living and sleeping somewhere else for a while. It is therefore a good idea to add some activity items to the kids Go Bag.

Some suggestions may be a couple of favorite books

  • Crayons, pencils and plenty of paper
  • A puzzle
  • A favorite toy such as a doll or action figure
  • One or two board games
  • A deck of cards
  • A Favorite stuffed animal or puppet
  • Favorite blanket or pillow
  

   I sincerely hope that this article will provide the incentive for you to get prepared for an emergency now.  Don’t put if off for another day.  The safety and well being of your family is at stake. 

Allan Wright

        

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What is the Most Important Item for a Car or Boat First Aid Kit? 

  One of the most frequently asked questions that we receive is “What is the most important thing that I need to put in my First Aid Kit?”
 
The answer to this question may surprise you.  

Are you Prepared?
  There is one item that is absolutely necessary to include in your car or boat first aid kit. No matter what else you pack in your first aid kit, it must have a cellular telephone.
  There is no better piece of equipment to have in your first aid kit in the event of an emergency; be it an emergency situation that you are involved in yourself or a situation that you witness. If you can’t access emergency medical services, you are not fully prepared!
  The first aid supplies that you have in your kit will definitely come into play as you administer assistance to the injured, but the knowledge that the authorities have been notified is invaluable. 
 

Don't throw out that old phone!
 
  The Cellular phone only need to have enough battery power to turn on. Federal laws stipulate that cell phones must be able to reach a 911 operator anytime the number is called, regardless of whether a service agreement is in effect or not.
   Everyone has at least one old cell phone that they do not use any longer. Take that old cell phone of yours and put it in the first aid kit in your car. I am sure that you will also be able to find another couple of phones for your boat first aid kit and your ATV first aid kit.

  You may also wish to include a Hand-crank style charging device to recharge the cell phone battery in case it goes dead when you need it the most. These are quite inexpensive, take up little room in your first aid kit and can make a great deal of difference in an emergency. 

Conclusion! 
  In the days before Cellular Telephones came into being, we had to rely on someone getting the message to the proper authorities in the event of a serious injury, when it occurred away from a land phone. Now, with the great quantity of cell phones that have found their way into the general population, there should be no problem for you to include one in all of your First Aid Kits.

A. Wright
First Aid Kit Products      

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It's Still Winter and There's Still Danger from Carbon Monoxide

    This month topic does not deal directly with first aid kits and first aid supplies, but it is very important.  

Carbon Monoxide
  Because it is impossible to see, taste or smell, Carbon Monoxide can kill you before you are aware it is in your home. At lower levels of exposure, Carbon Monoxide causes mild effects that are often mistaken for the flu. These symptoms include headaches, dizziness, disorientation, nausea and fatigue. At higher levels it can kill.

  Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that interferes with the delivery of oxygen in the blood to the rest of the body. It is the product of the partial combustion of carbon-containing compounds. Carbon monoxide forms in preference to the more usual carbon dioxide when there is a reduced availability of oxygen present during the combustion process. 

Is your Home at Risk?
  Most fuel-burning equipment (natural gas, propane and oil), if properly installed and maintained, produces little CO. The by-products of combustion are usually safely vented to the outside. However, if anything disrupts the venting process (such as a bird's nest in the chimney) or results in a shortage of oxygen to the burner, CO production can quickly rise to dangerous levels. 
  The burning of wood, kerosene, coal and charcoal produce more CO. Be extra cautious when heating a living space with these fuels.  

Effects of Carbon Monoxide
  Carbon monoxide has recently caused the evacuation of 17 people from a hotel in Kentucky and killed a grandfather and his grandson in Colorado.
  Carbon monoxide detectors can make a big difference. The family in Colorado didn't have carbon monoxide detectors, and authorities were quoted in the local paper as saying “CO detectors may have saved the victims lives.”

  Another family in Virginia received a free carbon monoxide detector as part of a local public safety program, and three days after it was installed it alerted them to the presence of the odorless gas in their home. Without the detector, this could have been another tragedy. 
  An estimated 300 people die each year as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning and thousands of others end up in hospital emergency rooms.  

Protection 
  Protect yourself and your family by making sure that your heating systems are properly installed and maintained and install at least one Carbon Monoxide detector in your home. A detector might be your second line of defense, but it is a necessary one. 

Conclusion
  Inspect your heating systems, put carbon monoxide detectors in your home, learn to recognize the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, be prepared for any injury with a home First Aid Kit and an auto first aid kit and stay safe from Carbon Monoxide until spring.

A. Wright
First Aid Kit Products

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Keeping yourself Safe

Every Day Safety
 
Safety is a state of constant awareness of our surroundings and a healthy fear of unpredictable situations. By it's very nature, an emergency is a volatile situation. If everything were truly under control, the terrible situation that we are presented with would not have happened. 
 
Safety is an ongoing concern that must never leave our thoughts.
  There is an instinct in all of us to race to the rescue of those in need of assistance and first aid. Regardless of the circumstance of the accident or injury that we witness, it's imperative that we keep our wits about us and Stay Safe.


Accident Prevention
  If, for example, you see a person struck by a car in a crosswalk; do not rush headlong into the street to help. You will no doubt find yourself lying next to them after being struck by the next car speeding down the street, requiring aid yourself.
 
  
If you witness an accident or injury, the first thing you must do is to make sure that you are not in immediate danger yourself. You will not be able to render first aid to anyone if you are caught-up in the same dangerous situation that resulted in the first accident.
  If you slid into the car ahead of you, don’t jump out of your vehicle without making absolutely sure that there is no one behind you. First check your rear view mirror, if there is another vehicle approaching, stay in your car any prepare for possible impact.
  Once you are sure that there is no other vehicle approaching, grab your first aid kit and any first aid supplies that you have on hand, leave your car and get well away from the road as quickly as possible. More than one person has been severely injured while standing on the road after an accident. Don't be one of them!
  Once you see that the situation has stabilized, you can then return to the scene to render assistance and first aid to those that have been injured.

Conclusion
  It is up to each one of us to be totally aware of our own surroundings no matter where we are, and to react to those surroundings accordingly.
  We are all guilty of going through the day, lost in our own thoughts and paying little attention to what is happening around us. We must all attempt to change these ways, keep our minds in focus and be SAFE.

A.Wright
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