How Long Does It Take for My Security System to Notify My Provider of an Intrusion?
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by Cathy Habas
1y ago
Home | Safety News: The SafeWise Blog How Long Does It Take for My Security System to Notify My Provider of an Intrusion? By Cathy Habas Staff Writer, Safety & Security March 28, 2023 Share Article SafeWise is an independent review site. We may earn money when you click links on our site. Learn how we rank and review. When a home security system is breached and an alarm sounds, most people think their monitoring company is instantly notified of the situation. In actuality, some alarm companies are notified the instant an alarm is triggered, while others use built-in alar ..read more
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How Do I Talk to My Teen About Driver Responsibility and Safety?
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by Cathy Habas
1y ago
Home | Safety News: The SafeWise Blog How Do I Talk to My Teen About Driver Responsibility and Safety? By Cathy Habas Staff Writer, Safety & Security March 28, 2023 Share Article SafeWise is an independent review site. We may earn money when you click links on our site. Learn how we rank and review. Teen driving safety is a major concern for every parent. Crashes are, tragically, the leading cause of deaths for teens. And the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that distracted driving is a major contributor. It’s important to talk to your teen ..read more
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How Long Do Car Seats Last?
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by Celeste Tholen
1y ago
Home | Safety News: The SafeWise Blog How Long Do Car Seats Last? By Celeste Tholen Contributing Writer March 28, 2023 Share Article SafeWise is an independent review site. We may earn money when you click links on our site. Learn how we rank and review. Most car seats come with an expiration date, which is usually between five and nine years after they were manufactured. The expiration date is not the only thing that may limit a car seat’s lifespan, however. If a car seat is involved in a crash or sustains damage to the structure in any way, it should be retired. Keep ..read more
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Tornadoes Hit Mississippi During Deadly Weekend Storm
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by Alex Kerai
1y ago
Home | Safety News: The SafeWise Blog Tornadoes Hit Mississippi During Deadly Weekend Storm By Alex Kerai Consumer Trends reporter March 27, 2023 Share Article SafeWise is an independent review site. We may earn money when you click links on our site. Learn how we rank and review. Need to Know from SafeWise Storms over the weekend in Mississippi led to a severe tornado that impacted western Mississippi. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado had winds up to 170 mph, traveled 59 miles, and lasted over an hour and 10 minutes. The tornado devastated the town ..read more
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5 Signs Your Loved One Needs a Life Alert
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by Cathy Habas
1y ago
Home | Safety News: The SafeWise Blog 5 Signs Your Loved One Needs a Life Alert By Cathy Habas Staff Writer, Safety & Security March 24, 2023 Share Article SafeWise is an independent review site. We may earn money when you click links on our site. Learn how we rank and review. Medical alert systems—popularized by the brand Life Alert—give people quick access to help during an emergency. They just push a button and wait mere seconds for someone to come on the line: “Hi, this is Jane with Life Alert. Do you need help?”  These buttons range from basic pendants to soph ..read more
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Barrels of Pure DDT Found Buried Off Coast of Los Angeles
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by Alex Kerai
1y ago
Home | Safety News: The SafeWise Blog Barrels of Pure DDT Found Buried Off Coast of Los Angeles By Alex Kerai Consumer Trends reporter March 24, 2023 Share Article SafeWise is an independent review site. We may earn money when you click links on our site. Learn how we rank and review. Need to Know from SafeWise Scientists discovered thousands of barrels of leaking DDT on the floor of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Los Angeles. DDT is a pesticide, banned in the U.S. since 1972, that poisons wildlife and environments and causes harm to humans. High levels of the banned ..read more
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New U.N. Report Says Climate Change Leading to “Escalating Hazards”
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by Alex Kerai
1y ago
Home | Safety News: The SafeWise Blog New U.N. Report Says Climate Change Leading to “Escalating Hazards” By Alex Kerai Consumer Trends reporter March 21, 2023 Share Article SafeWise is an independent review site. We may earn money when you click links on our site. Learn how we rank and review. Need to Know from SafeWise The newest report from the U.N.’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) offers a dire warning for human beings and a “livable future” on the planet. A continued increase in greenhouse gas emissions leads to “escalating hazards” like extreme we ..read more
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The Safest Cities in Every State 2023
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by Rebecca Edwards
1y ago
Home | Safety News: The SafeWise Blog The Safest Cities in Every State 2023 By Rebecca Edwards Security Expert, Safety & Tech Reporter March 21, 2023 Share Article SafeWise is an independent review site. We may earn money when you click links on our site. Learn how we rank and review. The SafeWise Team is pleased to release the ninth annual Safest Cities report. Find the safest city in every state for 2023 Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Ma ..read more
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Are Pacifiers Safe for Newborns?
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by Cathy Habas
1y ago
Home | Safety News: The SafeWise Blog Are Pacifiers Safe for Newborns? By Cathy Habas Staff Writer, Safety & Security March 20, 2023 Share Article SafeWise is an independent review site. We may earn money when you click links on our site. Learn how we rank and review. We asked several pediatricians to weigh in on common pacifier safety questions, including whether pacifiers are safe for newborns. The consensus: Pacifiers are generally safe for newborns, premature babies, and kiddos up to about age 2 and may even prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) when used duri ..read more
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What Wiring Do I Need for a Home Automation System?
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by Cathy Habas
1y ago
Home | Safety News: The SafeWise Blog What Wiring Do I Need for a Home Automation System? By Cathy Habas Staff Writer, Safety & Security March 20, 2023 Share Article SafeWise is an independent review site. We may earn money when you click links on our site. Learn how we rank and review. Most home automation systems require neutral wires to be installed at switch outlets. Even if your home doesn’t have proper wiring, though, you may be able to set up a smart system that runs on batteries. Here’s a more detailed look at what wiring adjustments you’ll want to make. Bui ..read more
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