Preparing for a Natural Disaster: When CPR and First Aid Training Are Crucial

Even though September came to a close, there’s still time to take note that it’s National Emergency Preparedness Month. With three major hurricanes affecting the Unities States and its territories this season and an earthquake devastating parts of Mexico, there are many reminders about why emergency planning and preparedness is necessary no matter where you live. Because natural disasters can keep you from leaving the home for a number of days, the U.S. Centers for Disease Co

Smoke Inhalation: How to Detect and Handle An Emergency

Many people may think that burns from extreme temperatures are the most hazardous aspect of fires, but the leading cause of death from them is actually smoke inhalation. Whether it’s a house, apartment, work or forest fire, most people who perish in fires do so from suffocation. Smoke inhalation can cause a host of injuries including damage to the upper airway and asphyxiation as a result of breathing too much carbon monoxide among other toxic gases. To increase the likelihoo