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Driving Safely this Thanksgiving

Published by Steve H on November 21st, 2012

Thanksgiving is a holiday that is cherished by many. It is a time to come together with friends and family and to celebrate the important connections which we have in life. As such, Thanksgiving is one of the busiest holidays of the year. There are millions of people who will travel over the next couple of days in order to get to their destination and to enjoy their holiday. Since Thanksgiving is one of the most highly trafficked holidays, it is also one of the most accident prone when it comes to people who are travelling.  Due to these two factors, it is vitally important that those who are on the road make

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Driving Safely in the Snow

Published by Steve H on November 9th, 2012

Now that winter is almost here, it is a good idea to go over how to drive in snowy conditions. Driving in the snow is an entirely different game than just going over normally paved roads. It takes extra caution and technique in order to be able to safely make your way around snowy roads. Snowy conditions are more challenging because they physically change the way that cars on the road will respond. To begin with it, it is essential that everyone slow down in snowy conditions. Visibility tends to be shorter, making it harder to predict the need for

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Have a Great Halloween!

Published by Steve H on October 31st, 2012

Today is Halloween! Kids look forward to this time of year because of their ability to dress up as their heroes and villains, as well as their ability to go trick or treating in the hope of scoring some major candy from the neighbors. Children often look forward to this time all year round as their chance to impress with their costumes and to get that sweet candy to plow through at an alarming rate. Adults tend to like Halloween because of the parties which are held during it. As such, there is something for everyone during this time that can be enjoyed. While it is important to have a great time tonight and make

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Having a Great Time Trick or Treating

Published by Steve H on October 28th, 2012

Now that Halloween is a mere few days away, it is a good idea for us to go over how to have a great time trick or treating! Trick or treating is something that kids look forward to all year round. After all, this is a very exciting time of year- children get to dress up in fun costumes and go around getting free candy off of people. This is a time to be enjoyed, though it is always best to do it safely. Now that the weather has gotten chillier, be sure to provide your kids with thermal layers, foot and

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Prevent Fire Hazards During Halloween

Published by CStellmon on October 26th, 2012

Near the end of every October reported fires across the nation seem to spike in number due in large part to Halloween. While Halloween can be a fun and happy time for families and the children in those families, it is also one of the most fire prone holidays and times of the year. The increased danger form fries during the Halloween season is mostly attributed to the use of candles as decorations during Halloween. Candles seem to through spooky shadows and provided subdued light that many find fitting for the season. Additionally, using candles as the illumination to be

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Driving Safely This Fall

Published by Steve H on September 26th, 2012

If you are planning on doing any traveling this fall, be sure to make every effort to drive safely. Fall is a very pretty time of year. The leaves are changing and the weather is cooling down and rain will be more prominent. For many, this time of year is truly invigorating. That being said, this time of year is also one to be wary during when you are driving to any location, especially over long distances. To begin with, the increase in rainfall is a danger to those who are on the road. Fall rains have the potential to create perfect conditions

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Being Safe Out on the Water

Published by Steve H on August 17th, 2012

Summer is winding down, but there still is plenty of time to get out there and enjoy it before it is done. One of the most popular activities during the summer is getting out on the water and having a blast. Whether it is one a pond or lake or reservoir or river, getting out on the water allows people to have fun and cool down. That being said, time out on the water should always be market by a focus on safety. There are a lot of possible risks to engaging in these activities, so making safety a priority

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Make Sure to Wear a Helmet

Published by Steve H on August 1st, 2012

Whether you are biking or rollerblading or rock climbing or skateboarding, always be sure to wear a helmet when participating in dangerous activities. it may seem like an unnecessary precaution, but you should always wear a helmet no matter what. Helmets save many lives each year, and should be prioritized always. The head and neck are quite vulnerable to impacts. Head and neck injuries can lead to concussions and fractures, as well as brain damage and even paralysis. Helmets are specifically designed to take the impact and deflect it, so that the head is protected. Head injuries are no laughing

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Happy 24th of July

Published by Steve H on July 24th, 2012

We at Check City would like to wish everyone a happy 24th of July, and would like to remind everyone to use safety during the holiday. Now more than ever, fire safety is a critically important thing to observe. In wake of the massive fires which have cropped up in Utah, Colorado, California, and more, it is important that everyone be safe and secure. Make sure that you only use legal fireworks, as well as refraining form lighting them off near dry brush and right next to houses. Should your city have any kind of fireworks ban in place, make

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Be Careful with Your Fireworks

Published by Steve H on July 24th, 2012

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