Silver Lining Safety - West Bend Cares

According to the CDC, more than 9.2 million children are treated in emergency departments for unintentional injuries that occur around the home. So, if you’re a new parent or grandparent, here are some tips for creating a safe environment in your home.

While jewelry is created to bring enjoyment and happiness for a lifetime, it’s no different than our other possessions. Everyday wear and tear can cause damage. Here are some tips for caring for your jewelry.

As we age, cold weather can be extremely dangerous. Plummeting temperatures can lead to, icy sidewalks, hypothermia, and other serious injuries. If you have elderly neighbors, friends, or relatives, check in with them this winter and share these winter safety tips.

Building material shortages, supply chain issues, and extreme weather has caused the cost to repair or rebuild your home to increase. Therefore, now’s a good time to review your home value with your insurance agent to make sure your coverage limit reflects its full replacement cost.

Holiday shopping means more congestion on our roadways and in the store parking lots. This increased congestion can lead to frustration, aggravation, and fender benders. In addition, the weather can wreak havoc on already-crowded parking lots, resulting in slips and falls and difficulty pushing a shopping cart or stroller. Here are some tips to stay safe this holiday season.

Every year, millions of Americans travel to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. Unfortunately, travel can turn your long holiday weekend into a nightmare. If you plan to drive this year, here are some tips that can help.

In a few days, kids in costumes will be roaming your neighborhood on a mission to fill their bags with Halloween treats. While this is a fun tradition, it’s important to keep your home and yard safe so your Halloween visitors stay safe, too.

A proper inspection will identify potential defects, as well as creosote buildup. Many consider a creosote fire in the chimney one of the most dangerous because it can spread quickly, severely damaging or destroying your entire home within minutes.

If you own a cottage or summer home, I’m sure this time of year is bittersweet for you. While fall colors are gorgeous, it is the time of year when you’re probably preparing to close your property for the season.

Even though the end of summer is approaching, you don’t need to put your grill away. Football season is upon us and it offers a great opportunity for tailgating with family and friends. Whether having a party at your house or tailgating at a sporting event, planning is important in order to have a fun, safe, and successful event.