TIMELY USA.GOV ALERT! -- How Halloween Costumes Can Kill or Maim

Posted:  31 Oct 14

The following message and 1-minute video are important for parents and lovers of children to know.

It shows, vividly, how flammable costumes and fire can easily meet and quickly envelope a child -- with tragic results.  A word to the wise is sufficient.  For the rest of us, a video is a big help.

David Nelson

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On Fri, Oct 31, 2014 at 4:59 AM, USA.gov Team <subscriptions@subscriptions.usa.gov> wrote:

Happy Halloween! Check out this spooky greeting from NASA!  As your little ghost or goblin heads out for Halloween fun this evening, be sure what they're wearing is safe. Halloween costumes can be susceptible to fire damage, so watch this video to see which materials are safest, and read up on what you can do to make sure this holiday is memorable for the right reasons. If you have questions, contact us. STAY CONNECTED TO USA.GOV: Facebook  Twitter  YouTube  Our Blog USA.gov • General Services Administration • OCSIT • 1800 F Street, NW • Washington DC 20405 • (800) 333-4636.

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CHILD SAFETY FAIR: Concord 8/24/13/SAT (10 to 1pm) -- CA Senator DeSaulnier

Posted:  13 Aug 13

Problems viewing this E-mail? Please click here, or try the printable version. California State Senator Mark DeSaulnier - District 7 The Seventh Senate District includes most of Contra Costa County and parts of Alameda County, including the cities of Antioch, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Danville, Discovery Bay, Dublin, Lafayette, Livermore, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pittsburg, Pleasanton, San Ramon and Walnut Creek. Web site: http://sd07.senate.ca.gov/ Contact: Senator Mark DeSaulnier Capitol Office State Capitol, Room 5035 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 651-4007 Fax: (916) 445-2527 District Office 1350 Treat Blvd., Suite 240 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Phone: (925) 942-6082 Fax: (925) 942-6087 Antioch Satellite Office 420 West 3rd Street Antioch, CA 94509 Phone: (925) 754-1501 *Beginning March 5th Open the first and third Tuesday of each month (c) 2013 California State Senate

       

Senator Boxer: Strengthening Afterschool Programs

On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 5:52 PM, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer <barbara.boxer@boxer.enews.senate.gov> wrote:

ABOUT THE SENATOR CONSTITUENT SERVICES ISSUES & LEGISLATION PRESS CONTACT - - - - - NEWS FROM BARBARA BOXER, UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM CALIFORNIA - - - - - February 14, 2013 Dear Friend: Today I joined with Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Patty Murray (D-WA) to introduce the Afterschool for America’s Children Act (S.326), which would ensure that more than a million children have access to high-quality afterschool programs.  To read more, please click here. When the school bell rings, too many of our children go home to empty houses because their parents work and cannot afford afterschool care. This bipartisan bill would help working families by making sure that our kids have a safe and enriching place to go between 3 and 6 p.m. – the critical period after they leave school and before their parents come home. Sincerely, Barbara Boxer United States Senator Share on Facebook Tell a Friend E-mail: E-mail: E-mail: E-MAIL UPDATES Yes, please periodically send me e-mail updates.* Click Here *By subscribing to my e-mail updates, you are authorizing me to send regular e-mail updates from my office to your e-mail account.

U.S. "TREASURE CHEST" OPENS EVEN WIDER FOR US

Posted:  21 Jan 13

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Welcome to USA.gov's Publications and Consumer Information Catalog e-newsletter. You can always find the latest Consumer Information Catalog and hundreds of free and low-cost federal publications at Publications.USA.gov.   Happy New Year! The Winter/Spring 2013 Catalog is here Warm up your January with the newly-combined, 16-page Winter/Spring edition of the Consumer Information Catalog. It includes a special section featuring 14 publications from the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help you manage your credit cards, checking account, mortgage and more, plus these other features:    Three New Publications Focus on Child Safety   Safeguarding Your Child’s Future Surprisingly, children’s identities do get stolen. But unlike adults, children usually don’t find out for years until they grow up and apply for a student loan, an apartment or a job. Learn strategies from the Federal Trade Commission to protect your kids’ identities, and minimize the impact if they’ve been victimized.

Benzocaine and Babies: Not a Good Mix Benzocaine is the pain reliever in many products that treat oral pain. But giving it to children under 2 could cause a potentially life-threatening disorder. The Food and Drug Administration explains how to keep your children safe and treat their teething pain naturally. Should You Put Sunscreen on Infants? Protecting babies from too much sun is always a good thing. But the Food and Drug Administration explains how the chemicals in sunscreen may be more dangerous on infants’ delicate skin than parents might realize. "Online-Only" Publications Some of the best government consumer information isn’t in print—but you can find it all online at Publications.USA.gov. And you can download any publication in PDF format, and some in e-reader formats. This edition of the Catalog features three great collections of online-only publications to help you learn more about: Preparing and Paying for College Mental Health Going Green    You received this message because you are subscribed to e-mail updates from USA.gov. If you have questions, contact us. STAY CONNECTED TO USA.GOV: Facebook  Twitter  YouTube  Our Blog

POISON: Keep Single-Load Liquid Laundry Packets Away from Children

Posted: 28 Dec 12

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is advising parents and caregivers to lock up single-load liquid laundry packets and keep them away from children. Liquid laundry packets are attractive to children because they are soft and colorful and resemble familiar items like candy and teething products. These items also dissolve quickly when placed in the mouth or are handled with wet hands. Children who are exposed to the chemicals are at risk of serious injury because they can be toxic. In 2012, CPSC staff have learned of about 500 incidents involving children and adults who were injured by the packets. CPSC recommends these steps to prevent unintentional poisonings and eye injuries: Do NOT let children handle laundry packets. Keep the liquid laundry packets sealed in their original packaging, and make sure they are locked up and out of a child’s sight and reach. If swallowed or exposed to the eye, immediately call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222. Learn more about the dangers of single-load laundry packets. (PDF) If you have questions, contact us. STAY CONNECTED TO USA.GOV: Facebook  Twitter  YouTube  Our Blog