The 4th of July is synonymous with barbecues, parades and fireworks. However, this year, many Independence Day celebrations could look differently due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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As the summer heat cranks up in North Carolina, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and Safe Kids North Carolina reminds people of the dangers of leaving children in cars by re-launching our statewide summer safety campaign: “Baby, It’s Hot Inside.”
Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids N.C. Chair Mike Causey is proud to announce the winners of four Safe Kids North Carolina awards for outstanding work in providing service to keep kids and families safe in North Carolina.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has obtained and distributed 10,000 respirator masks to use as personal protective equipment (PPE) for firefighters on the front line battling the coronavirus.
As the Memorial Day weekend holiday approaches and the summer swimming season kicks into full gear, Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids NC Chair Mike Causey reminds parents and caregivers about the importance of water safety to reduce child drownings in pools and all bodies of open water.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey is proud to announce that Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina has donated $500,000 to assist rural volunteer fire departments as part of their Rural NC Initiative for 2020.
This grant money was deposited in the nonprofit North Carolina Firefighters Fund.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, as a part of National Volunteer Week, today sent out a big “thank you” to all North Carolina volunteer firefighters.
Safe Kids N.C. Chair Mike Causey offers tips to prevent injuries at home during Coronavirus pandemic
As a result of the social distancing guidelines due to the coronavirus pandemic, our homes have become our offices, schools and playgrounds. With children spending more time at home while parents are navigating priorities, it is challenging to stay focused on everything at once which means that injuries for kids may be on the rise.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that the former treasurer of a Cherokee County volunteer fire department and her husband were charged with felony obtaining property by false pretense.
When daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 8, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey reminds everyone to change the batteries in your household smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. It also is a good time to review home fire safety plans.
After a recent burn incident at an assisted living facility in Asheboro, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey is warning North Carolinians how dangerous it is to smoke while using an oxygen tank.
In recognition of 2020 National Burn Awareness Week, which runs Feb. 2-8, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey reminds residents of the causes of burn injuries and the resources of burn care available.
RALEIGH– As we prepare to watch Super Bowl LIV on Feb. 2, Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids NC Chair Mike Causey encourages families to conduct a quick television safety check to ensure they enjoy the game safely and without worry.
WHO: Safe Kids NC, Safe Kids Orange County, Representative David Price, Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Hillsborough Elementary School, FedEx
In light of the recent infant deaths in North Carolina as a possible result of carbon monoxide poisoning, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey is issuing a statewide warning: Beware of the silent killer, check your carbon monoxide alarm. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 430 people die every
The holiday season is here, a time to enjoy festive meals with family and friends and deck the halls with beautiful Christmas decorations. To make sure your family has fun and stays safe this Christmas, Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids N.C. Chair Mike Causey has compiled a couple lists of safety tips to remember.
In an effort to prevent childhood deaths and injuries, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and the Safe Kids N.C. team will be hosting a Child Passenger Safety Seat take back event on Ocracoke Island, Saturday, Dec.14, 2019.
Our goal is to distribute up to 60 CPS seats at the CPS Clinic and 40 bike helmets.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges residents to always be careful when around oxygen tanks and to never smoke when they’re nearby.
The holiday season is a great time for families and friends celebrate being together but due to the increase in traveling opportunities, road injuries and deaths tend to increase this time of year. North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids N.C.
Combine the recent cold snap across North Carolina with that of fires that stem from holiday cooking and you have an increased potential for home fires, warns Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey.
With the end of daylight-saving time approaching on Sunday, November 3, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey reminds residents to practice this life-saving habit: When you change your clock this weekend for the end of daylight-saving time, remember to change the battery in your smoke alarm.
Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids NC Chairman Mike Causey encourages North Carolinians to safely dispose of unused or expired medications at one of more than 70 Operation Medicine Drop events around the state on Saturday, Oct. 26, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
In recognition of Fire Prevention Week which runs from Oct. 6-12, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey is organizing a statewide fire drill.
On Saturday, Oct. 12 at 1 p.m., fire sirens will sound across the state to remind people to plan and practice their fire escape route.
In recognition of Campus Fire Safety Month, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey is partnering with Wake Forest University to raise awareness regarding campus fire safety.