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At national
level we may be facing an unprecedented crisis since the Great Depression in
modernizing sectors like health, budget, infrastructure, energy and education.
Measures to enhance energy independence, improve affordable health and safety for all of us play a significant role in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan of 2009..
Is Your Home
a Healthy Home for Children?
Is your home
healthy? 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 information and make sure that your home is safe and healthy.
Health Advice from the FDA
Food and drug safety concerns and issues include among many topics: 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?
More
about Indoor Air Quality
Sometimes
there are so many sources of indoor air pollution that the quality of the air
we're breathing inside of our homes isn't any better than outdoors in a busy
intersection. Find out more about how to reduce the risk from existing sources
of indoor air pollution and how to prevent new problems from occurring.
FEMA Can Help You Be Ready Anytime
When
disaster strikes, you may not have much time left to prepare a response.
Disasters happen anytime and anywhere. Would you and your family be prepared to
cope with the emergency until help arrives?
Visit US CPSC for Lifesaving Information or to Report Unsafe Products
The safety
of our families is one of the most important functions of our
government. US Consumer Product Safety Commission is an
independent federal regulatory agency that is charged with
keeping families safe by reducing the risk of injury or death from
consumer products.
Health and Safety Sheets
Pesticides &
Food - What You & Your Family Needs to Know
Our food
supply chain is heavily influenced by extensive use of pesticides. 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.
Locate a Poison
Control Center near You.
In case of
drug or food poisoning we need immediate intervention. This resource can help
you prevent accidental drug poisoning and prepare you for a quick response if a
poisoning occurs. By following these suggestions you may not only prevent a
serious accident, you may save a life.
Take a Tour!
With kids' health in
mind we're highlighting the importance of keeping up informed with the all
multiple angles on the issue. This site boasts hundreds of articles and
features on infections, behavior & emotions, food & fitness, and
growing up healthy.