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When ticks bite

Fri, May 27, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Ticks are expected to be troublesome this summer and that means it is important to be familiar with preventative measures and what to do if someone is bitten.

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Preventing kids and pets from falling out of open windows

Fri, Apr 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – While it is hard to resist the lure of spring’s warmer temperatures by airing out the house, be sure to watch small children and pets around open windows.

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Get in the know when severe weather looms

Tue, Apr 26, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is not enough to know what to do and where to go in case of severe weather. Families also need an accurate read on weather conditions, especially when dangerous storms are brewing.

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Identify your safe place before severe weather blows in

Tue, Apr 26, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Sure it is the kind of detail that easily falls to the bottom of a jam packed to-do list. But knowing ahead of time where to go when an ugly storm is bearing down could save your life.

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Older adults and planning ahead for severe weather

Tue, Apr 26, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Most Oklahomans know well the need to prepare ahead of severe weather such as tornadoes. This advanced planning is even more important for special populations such as older adults.

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Be prepared for earthquakes

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – While the recent rise in earthquakes may be as unsettling as the feeling of the ground rolling, shaking and buckling under foot, making emergency preparations before disaster strikes can go a long way toward calming frayed nerves.

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Poison hazards lurk in every room of the house

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When it comes to making not only a happy home, but a safe one, protecting little ones from unintentional poisoning should be among every family’s top priorities.

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Drop, take cover and hold on in case of an earthquake

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Drop. Take cover. Hold on. Following these three simple commands can help Oklahomans remain steady when the ground begins rumbling under their feet as earthquakes continue hitting the state with increasing frequency.

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Financial resolutions for the New Year

Thu, Dec 17, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – The realm of New Year’s resolutions is limitless: Spend more time with the family. Lose weight. Read more. But, what about your money?

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Knowing your winter weather terms part of bracing for the cold season

Thu, Dec 17, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – As you shake, shiver, slip and slide through the winter months, reduce your exposure to cold-weather hazards by learning common weather terms and preparing ahead of possible storms or other emergencies.

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Shopping safely online

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is almost crunch time for consumers doing their holiday shopping online, especially if they want to avoid hassles such as overnight shipping charges or potentially late-arriving gifts.

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Age, skills, interests key in picking gifts for children

Fri, Nov 20, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – As the holidays shift into warp speed, store aisles and Internet websites will be jammed with shoppers hunting for the perfect gift for the youngest members on their gift lists. Keeping a few toy safety guidelines in mind can help dictate which surprises ultimately end up in neatly wrapped boxes with colorful bows on top.

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