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2007 was a slightly safer year in Seattle and King County, according to the King County Medical Examiner’s office.
According to the Medical Examiners 2007 annual report, deaths due to homicide fell in King County from 91 in 2006 to 76 in 2007 and deaths due to suicide fell slightly, from 227 to 223.
Most homicides [...]

Accidents are the leading cause of death and injury among children in the United States, according to a new report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention.
On average, more than 12,000 children aged 0 to 19 die each year because of accidents, the report finds.

Motor-vehicle accidents were the leading cause of death, [...]

This weekend’s predicted winter storm may lead to power outages and area residents should prepare for the cold and avoid using heaters, charcoal and propane grills and other devices than can cause carbon-monoxide poisoning, Seattle-King County health officials warn.
 
Press release from Public Health - Seattle & King County
Weekend storm may bring power outages: Stay safe [...]

Cold weather moving into western Washington at the end of the week will bring a chance of snow and weekend temperatures dropping into the 20s at night. 
Officials from Public Health - Seattle & King County have issued tips to help you keep safe in cold weather.
Among their warnings:
“Never use a gas or charcoal grill, hibachi, [...]

Cold weather moving into western Washington at the end of the week will bring a chance of snow and weekend temperatures dropping into the 20s at night. 
To to help you avoid frostbite, hypothermia and ice- and snow-related injuries the Seattle Red Cross has issued a set of cold-weather safety tips.
“Air temperature does not have to [...]

The Seattle Red Cross has some tips to help you and your family keep safe over the upcoming HolidaysTips from the Seattle Red Cross:
Red Cross Offers Safety Tips for the Holidays and Cold Weather
SEATTLE, December 2, 2008- The holiday season is upon us, and the Northwest winter along with it. The American Red Cross offers [...]

Despite recent legislation to keep dangerous toys off the market, many hazardous toys are still available on store shelves, warns the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, a consumer activist organization.
My Binky: recalled due to choking hazard
The reason? Many of the new law’s protections [...]

An estimated 76 million Americans come down with food poisoning every year.
To reduce your risk during the upcoming holiday season, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control urges you to follow the four basic rules of food safety: Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill.

Food For Your Soul: Be “Food Safe” During the Holidays
Food-safety tips from the CDC
Food [...]

With the coming winter rains, there is an increased risk of flooding in the Seattle and Puget Sound area.
The Seattle Red Cross has tips for keeping safe in the event of a flood.
Among the Red Cross’s tips are:

Have an evacuation plan and practice it.
Make sure everyone knows how to shut off your home’s gas, electricity [...]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has safety tips to help you avoid food poisoning during the upcoming holiday season.
Incompletely cooked turkey, inadequately refrigerated leftovers and other perils can lead to painful but avoidable bouts of illness.
The very young, the very old, pregnant women and people with impaired immune systems are particularly vulnerable to [...]