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Types of Car Exhaust Smoke:

1. Black Smoke Black smoke indicates that the engine is burning too much fuel, a condition known as running rich. This can be caused by several factors that disrupt the air-fuel mixture. 2. White Smo... Read More
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KCPD OFFERS FREE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS TO KIA, HYUNDAI OWNERS

We still have free steering wheel locks for Kia and Hyundai owners. This is in response to the theft of thousands of these vehicles across the U.S., including Kansas City, sparked by a social media c... Read More
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What's The Difference Between A Semi & Fully Automatic AED?

The type of AED you need largely depends on what type of facility it will be used in. The semi-automatic AED’s need more human interaction. These types of AED’s are great in healthcare facilities... Read More
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Parents Be Aware of the App Saturn, Your Child is Using for School

From Chris Cullum noopStsrde8PARENTS- There is an app which has exploded in popularity this week at my daughter’s school called Saturn. It is a scheduling app in which you upload your class schedul... Read More
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CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Carolina Milano High-Powered Magnetic Balls Cubes Due to Magnet Ingestion Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Carolina Milano 5mm Magnetic Balls Cubes because the loose, hazardous magnets pose a risk of serious ... Read More
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USFRA Reminds Early Holiday Shoppers to Follow These Top Safety Tips

The holidays and gift-giving are still  a little less than two months away. November is quickly becoming “Shop-vember,” with major retailers wanting to unload summer-season styles and leftover in... Read More
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Make Safety a Priority When Staying in a Vacation Rental Home

If your summer travel plans include staying in a vacation rental home, CPSC recommends you check for safety features before signing the rental agreement. Vacation rentals should have working smoke an... Read More
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Summer Safety Tips for the Beach, the Pool and Grilling

This summer as you fire up grills, visit the beach or swim in pools, CPSC reminds you to be vigilant about safety. Did you know? Grills: Gas or charcoal grills can present a risk of fire and/or carb... Read More
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Recreational Vehicle (RV) Fire Safety

Whether you are heading out to the campsite, traveling cross-country or living in an RV, it's important to know about the fire and carbon monoxide (CO) hazards present in these moveable structure... Read More
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