For most, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. From testing family recipes to decorating cakes and cookies, everyone enjoys being part of the preparations.

So keeping fire safety top of mind in the kitchen during this joyous but hectic time is important, especially when there’s a lot of activity and people at home. As you start preparing your holiday schedule and ... (Full Story & Photos)

5 Days of Diwali - Diwali, the festival that spreads its luminosity across the length and breadth of the country is celebrated with crackling intensity. However, each of the five days of Diwali has its unique significance, drawing from different legends and traditions of the Vedic era.

First Day: Dhanteras - October 18th 2025
The first day of this five day Hindu festival starts with 'Dhanteras' or ... (Full Story & Photos)

According to the National Weather Service, “It takes just 12 inches of rushing water to carry away a small car, while 2 feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles.” With late spring into summer being the prime time for flash flooding in the United States, this article will take a look at some expert tips to help you stay safe during one of Mother Nature’s most dangerous situations.

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School Bus Safety

School buses are the safest way to get children to and from school, but injuries can occur if kids are not careful when getting on and off the school bus.

Top Tips for Riding the Bus

1. Walk with your young kids to the bus stop and wait with them until it arrives. Make sure drivers can see the kids at your bus stop.

2. Teach kids to stand at least three giant steps back from ... (Full Story & Photos)

Become a volunteer firefighter with the Iselin Chemical Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company.
Visit our Recruitment Page to apply.
https://www.iselinfire.org/content/recruit/

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Heat Illness: Symptoms and Prevention

Heat-Related Disorders

Heat stroke occurs when the body no longer sweats and body temperature reaches dangerous levels. Symptoms of heat stroke include:
Dry, hot reddish skin and lack of sweating
High body temperature
Strong, rapid pulse
Chills
Confusion
Slurred speech

Heat exhaustion is the body’s response to the loss of water and salt, typically through sweating. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Daylight saving time in the U.S. begins March 9, 2025. The practice of changing the clock started over 100 years ago in the United States.... (Full Story & Photos)

When you are outside, frostbite and hypothermia are possible so you need to protect yourself.
1. Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing.
2. Wear a hat. Try to stay dry and out of the wind.
3. Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold.
4. Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves.

Ice Safety
Please visit this informative link :
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/thickness.html

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