The only national nonprofit organization solely dedicated to preventing home related injuries that result in nearly 20,000 deaths and 21 million medical visits on average each year. Through national programs, partnerships and the support of volunteers, HSC educates people of all ages to be safer in and around their homes. The Home Safety Council is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization located in Washington, DC.

This checklist is designed to help homeowners determine areas of a home that need to be checked for safety concerns. This check list does not represent all of the areas of a home that need the be checked or maintained.

Whether you are taking a weekend get-away or going away for the entire summer, you'll want to defend your home and possessions from burglars. We can't guarantee that someone won't break into your home while you are gone, but there are certainly some easy things you can do to minimize the risk of a burglary.

Children are curious. They like to explore. They like to put things in their mouth and stick their fingers in unusual places, play with hanging cords, and push or pull over furniture. No wonder even the most harmless room can be a minefield of dangers for them!

list of home safety tips can never be complete. No one can warn us against unforeseeable circumstances, nor are even the most cautious of us immune to Murphy's Law. Besides, what one person regards as an "obvious" danger will catch another quite unawares. When all is said and done, the best home safety tips are those that are broadest in nature, and whose aim is to inform our overall approach with a healthy trepidation.

Home Security is an important part of life today, however many people find the topic of security for their home or apartment confusing or fail to give it thought until something happens to them. The Home Security Coach provides information and advice on home security and protection including wireless security, security cameras and burglar alarms.

Much of the Southwest is considered a high-hazard fire environment. Based on recent history and experience, these areas possess all of the ingredients necessary to support large, intense and uncontrollable wildfires.

Checklist provided by the University of Arizona

Water Safety Can Reduce the Number of Pool Drownings in Arizona.