Category Archives: Safety

Preventing Ticks in Your Yard Helps Prevent Tick-Associated Illnesses such as Lyme Disease

 Posted:
Apr
26
2012

Ticks are problematic in our neck of the woods. I’m hearing reports of increasing amounts of tick-associated disease in Pennsylvania. It’s hitting home as we have a young friend who was diagnosed with Lyme Disease a few months ago. Not every tick bite causes an illness, but keeping them out of your yard helps to prevent them. Helping to Prevent Tick-Associated Disease By Avoiding Ticks in Your Own Backyard This article from the CDC has More to read…

Do You Have an Emergency Plan?

 Posted:
Aug
07
2008

Have you thought about making an Emergency Plan for your family? Do you have Emergency Kits for your home and car? At the FEMA website there is useful information for making your own kits. Basic Disaster Supplies Kit There are several different webpages at the FEMA site with great information on making a basic kit, about storing water and food, and maintaining your kit. Include your children when making your emergency plan. Older children can More to read…