Combating Cyberbullying
Technology has transformed our world by providing us with a gateway to stay connected at all hours of the day. Despite our best efforts at monitoring screen time, our pre-teens and teens are often chronically [Read More]
Article Category: Safety
College HUNKS Offers Free Moves for Domestic Violence Survivors
College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moves® is taking radical action this Domestic Violence Month to support and provide direct aid to survivors of domestic violence. How? Throughout the month of October, they’re offering free or [Read More]
Tampered Treats
Every Halloween, kids put on their best costumes–whether spooky witches or cute pumpkins–and go door-to-door in search of sweet treats. It’s a night of fun and excitement that both children and parents eagerly await. Yet, [Read More]
Tips for Kids to Stay Safe this Summer
While camps, pools and playgrounds fill up, experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham discuss the importance of parents’ staying alert and taking steps to keep children safe. “Warm weather months bring fun times, but they [Read More]
Water Safety Tips for Families
Summer is here, and families are getting ready to go on summer vacations. Many will be hitting the water. Whether that’s by boating, swimming in a community pool, or spending quality time at a beach [Read More]
When Severe Weather Strikes in Alabama: UAB Offers Safety Tips
Tornadoes and thunderstorms can cause serious damage, and University of Alabama at Birmingham experts want to offer tips and ways to stay safe when severe weather arises. Sheltering in place Sheltering in place is a safety practice [Read More]
2024 National Poison Prevention Week
When the unexpected happens, poison help is here for you 24/7. That’s the theme of the 2024 National Poison Prevention Week. National Poison Prevention Week ran just this past week. It’s a week dedicated to [Read More]
Do You Know How to Survive a House Fire?
In the event of a home fire, how long do you have to escape before it’s too late? A: 8 minutes B: 4 minutes C: 2 minutes If you guessed C, you’re correct — you [Read More]
Childproofing Your Home, Making Sure Window Shades are Safe
While lots of areas for childproofing are common sense for most parents, like putting child gates at the top of your stairs, hiding away hazardous chemicals like bleach, and securing heavy furniture to the walls [Read More]
Stay Safe this Football Season with These Tailgating Electrical Safety Tips
As you prepare to have fun and create memories this fall, one University of Alabama at Birmingham expert is sharing a few electrical safety tips to keep in mind as you prepare to tailgate this year. Use [Read More]