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Wildfire Smoke Safety – 10 Tips to Protect Your Lung Health

November 16, 2018 By Wise Owls

Smoke from wildfires can be far reaching and long lasting.  This article from the BBC even suggests that smoke from California wildfires could reach as far as the East Coast. Air quality levels even several hundred miles away can be considered "very unhealthy," especially for sensitive groups like young children, older adults, and health compromised individuals. The fine particles in smoke contain … [Read more...] about Wildfire Smoke Safety – 10 Tips to Protect Your Lung Health

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Safety Stocking Stuffers Almost Any Adult Will Appreciate

December 19, 2016 By Wise Owls

Being prepared and staying aware of your surroundings will help you and your family stay safer in dangerous, unpredictable situations. These safety tools are great for "being prepared" in a variety of emergencies. While your adult giftee might not be interested in all 5 of our picks, almost any adult could appreciate at least 1 from this list.  Best of all, these items cost less than $25. (**We … [Read more...] about Safety Stocking Stuffers Almost Any Adult Will Appreciate

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Avoiding Dog Bites & Fights While Walking Your Dog

December 9, 2016 By Wise Owls

Make sure your dog is on a leash no longer than 6 feet. This serves 2 purposes. 1. A leashed dog, when properly handled by its owner is going to be calmer since it has a connection with its owner. It is also easier to control. Do not use long line or flexible line leashes. 2. From a legal standpoint, if your dog is on a leash and the other dog is not, this shows you were obeyed proper leash laws. … [Read more...] about Avoiding Dog Bites & Fights While Walking Your Dog

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{KEYS} – How to Use for Safety & Self Defense

March 10, 2016 By Wise Owls Leave a Comment

[#1 SAFETY TIP] Keys as a self defense weapon When walking to your car, get your keys out BEFORE you leave the safety of your home, office or other secure location (criminals target people who seem distracted…fumbling with keys). Place 1 or 2 key handles FLAT against your palm. Then position 1 metal key point between your pointer finger and middle finger and another between your middle finger … [Read more...] about {KEYS} – How to Use for Safety & Self Defense

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Should you buy insurance for your kid’s dorm? – WRDW-TV

August 28, 2016 By Wise Owls

Between 2010 and 2012, there were 33,883 instances of theft in dorm rooms at colleges across the United States. With so many instances, it’s important … [Read More...] about Should you buy insurance for your kid’s dorm? – WRDW-TV

FAA bring in new airport runway requirements for winter safety … – International Airport Review

February 2, 2017 By Wise Owls

Airports across Michigan and the United States will have new requirements on reporting runway conditions this winter. The FAA is now requiring … [Read More...] about FAA bring in new airport runway requirements for winter safety … – International Airport Review

Jogger Attacked on Bike Path in Lake Bluff – Lake Forest, IL Patch – Patch.com

November 16, 2016 By Wise Owls

Just when you thought it was safe to go jogging on a bike path. A 44 year old woman was assaulted by what she called a heavy set Hispanic man in a … [Read More...] about Jogger Attacked on Bike Path in Lake Bluff – Lake Forest, IL Patch – Patch.com

Button Battery Safety Warnings for Families with Children

December 23, 2016 By Wise Owls

With electronics and technology getting smaller, so are the batteries that power them.  Thousands of kids are sent to the emergency room for ingesting … [Read More...] about Button Battery Safety Warnings for Families with Children

A Parent’s Guide to Surviving Spring Break

March 17, 2019 By Wise Owls Leave a Comment

Spring break is just around the corner, and for parents who have children at university, it's certainly a time where the stress scale rises up. Having … [Read More...] about A Parent’s Guide to Surviving Spring Break

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