New residents of Pennsylvania who hold a valid driver’s license from another state in the United States must get a Pennsylvania Driver’s License within 60 days after moving to PA and surrender their out-of-state driver’s license and/ or ID card. Read the rest of this entry »

Protection against avoidable breakdowns and crashes. Improved vehicle handling. Better fuel economy. Increased tire life. Just a few of the reasons to take five minutes every month to check your tires. Simply use the handy checklist below, and see the reverse side for more information on tire safety. Read the rest of this entry »

Did you know that airbags save over 1,500 lives per year? Amazing isn't it. For adults, airbags can seriously reduce the chance of injury in a crash that's a good thing. What's not so good is that the force of an airbag when it's deployed can severely injure small children. Read the rest of this entry »

Put yourself in your young child's place by crawling around your home on your hands and knees. Keep a sharp eye for places they could receive an electric shock, get fingers or head stuck, reach sharp or dangerous objects, get burned or scalded, reach toxic chemicals or toxic plants, tip over heavy objects onto themselves (e.g., TV stands, microwave carts, stereo components, aquariums, floor lamps, freestanding bookshelves, etc.). Secure all unstable objects or move them to rooms where your child cannot go. Bookshelves should be bolted to the walls or floor. Read the rest of this entry »

Auto-Maintenance Safety: Anytime you plan to work on your own vehicle, there are some important safety precautions that you should follow. Before you even begin looking under the hood of your car, be certain that the parking brake is engaged and the car is in "park." As an extra precaution, chock the wheels to ensure that the car doesn't roll. Read the rest of this entry »

Use the following checklist as a guide to help protect your home and family from fires and burns.

___Have you identified and remedied anything in your home that could interfere with your ability to get out quickly in an emergency including windows that are stuck, heavy furniture blocking an exit and broken and dangerous locks?

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