Health and Safety

Is Your Home a Healthy Home For Children?
How healthy is your home? Each year, many people - especially children - are injured or become ill due to home conditions that could be prevented or eliminated. Take time to read this important information and make sure that your home is safe and healthy.

Food and Drug Administration Consumer Advice
Among the many topics include: What can I do to protect myself from food poisoning? Why shouldn't I taste a sample of cookie dough before baking it? How long can leftover food be left out of the refrigerator? Plus more advice from the FDA.

Family Disaster Supplies Kit
Disasters happen anytime and anywhere. And when disaster strikes, you may not have much to respond. Would your family be prepared to cope with the emergency until help arrives? This site can help.

Pesticides & Food - What You & Your Family Needs to Know
This publication from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses the risks and benefits of pesticide use on food and ways in which consumers can reduce their exposure.

Indoor Air Quality in Homes
There are many sources of indoor air pollution in any home. Read more about what steps to take both to reduce the risk from existing sources of indoor air pollution and how to prevent new problems from occurring.