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Winter Power Outage Safety: Family Preparedness Tips

Learn essential tips for families to stay safe during winter power outages, including supplies, food safety, backup power, and communication planning. ...more

Emergency Preparedness

November 05, 2026•5 min read

Two-Ways Out Mobile Craft Helps Kids Learn Fire Escape Plans

Create a safe paper mobile to teach children 3–8 two escape routes and a meeting spot for home fire safety with adult supervision. ...more

Kids Activities

November 05, 2026•5 min read

Social FD: Key Water Safety Tips for Cooler Months

Stay safe near water this fall with Social FD’s tips on supervision, life jackets, and cold-water awareness for families and boaters nationwide. ...more

Water Safety

October 27, 2026•4 min read

Family Guide to Prevent Phishing and Account Takeover

Protect your family from phishing and account takeovers with simple rules, strong authentication, and quick reporting based on expert advice. ...more

Internet Safety

October 24, 2026•4 min read

Social FD: Preventing Falls and Trips at Home

Discover practical, source-backed tips to prevent falls and trips at home for all ages, focusing on lighting, clutter, stairs, footwear, and balance. ...more

Home Safety

October 22, 2026•4 min read

Social FD Fire Safety Tips for a Safe Halloween 2026

Celebrate Halloween safely with five essential fire-safety tips on decorations, costumes, and candles from Social FD and U.S. safety authorities. ...more

Fire Safety

October 20, 2026•3 min read

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