How to Manage Common Household Emergencies

Sources Medically Reviewed on 10/15/2019 Reviewed by Melinda Ratini, DO, MS on October 15, 2019
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SOURCES:
The American Red Cross: “Power Outage Safety: Before a Power Outage,” “Emergency Reference Guide: Babysitter’s Training.”
Ohio Public Utilities Commission: “Natural Gas Safety.”
National Fire Protection Association: “Public Education: Cooking,” “Smoke Alarms,” “Carbon Monoxide Alarms.”
Grays Harbor Fire District 5: “Press Release List: What To Do In An Emergency.”
Genoa Township: “Cleaning Up the Mess After the Floor or Sewage Back-Up.”
Environmental Protection Agency: “Cleaning Up a Broken CFL.”
National Institutes of Health: “Falls From Ladders: Age Matters More Than Height.”
National Safety Council: “Ladder Safety One Rung at a Time.”
CDC: “Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Frequently Asked Questions.”
American Sleep Apnea Association: “40 Tips For Sleeping During a Heat Wave (When You Don’t Have AC).”
Public Health Post: “The Dangers of Cold Weather.”
National Ag Safety Database: “Staying Warm in an Unheated House: Coping With a Power Outage In Winter.”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Ready.gov: “Build a Kit.”
Reviewed by Melinda Ratini, DO, MS on October 15, 2019
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