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Fireworks for the Indiana Family

According to the American Pyrotechnics Association, there were 9,800 fireworks-related injuries in 2007, and one-third of the people injured were younger than 15 years old. Before you make a fireworks show part of your summer celebrations, make sure you understand Indiana firework laws and know how to stay safe when using fireworks. According to Indiana state fireworks use laws, fireworks may only be purchased by someone 18 or older. Anyone younger than 18 may only use fireworks under the supervision of an adult. On Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day and New Year’s Eve, fireworks may be discharged from 9 a.m. to midnight. Any other day of the year, they may be discharged from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Those who are caught violating these laws are subject to...

10 Ways to Soothe a Sunburn

So you slathered on sunblock but somehow, someone in your family still baked like a lobster? Try these 10 great remedies for soothing a sunburn. Many of them require only ingredients you already have somewhere in your home. 1. Aloe Vera Gel Well known as a skin soother, aloe vera gel is one of the most commonly recommended and effective sunburn remedies. 2. Vinegar Vinegar for sunburn? Absolutely! Numerous people recommend applying a vinegar-soaked cloth (often apple-cider vinegar) to sunburned skin to ease the heat and sting. As Jodi K. shares: “I swear by vinegar! I know it sounds nasty and painful, but every time I’ve gotten a sunburn I dab on white vinegar with a washcloth, it takes the sting off the burn — the heat of the burn — right out of your...

Severe Weather: Are you Prepared?

Being ready for the worst is a suggestion that shouldn’t be shrugged off as illustrated by last week’s massive earthquake in Japan. The natural disaster across the Pacific Ocean likely to result in tens of thousands of deaths proved that as Indiana recognizes Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 13 through 19. The week is highlighted by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS), in cooperation with the National Weather Service, Indiana State Police, Indiana Public Safety Commission, Indiana Department of Education, the Indiana Broadcasters Association, the American Red Cross, Indiana Department of Transportation and the amateur radio community. While natural disaster can strike anytime, March through June is the state’s peak season for severe...