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of people like to break out their candle collection and get cozy on a chilly evening. However, misuse of candles can cause house fires. Always make sure you blow out your candles before you leave a room. Never leave an open flame unattended.

4. Avoid slip and falls from

the rain

In the fall, we get a lot of rain. And rain can often cause surfaces to be slippery, especially when it’s cold and takes the water longer to evap orate. This is a recipe for harmful slip-and-falls that can leave you with serious injuries. When you’re outside, double check everything before you use it or walk on it. For example, if you need to clean out your gutters, examine the ladder before you climb it. The rungs could be wet and slippery, causing a potential slip-and-fall. Sidewalk grates are often slippery when wet, so take caution walking down the street. Walk with your hands free just in case you fall. 5. Be prepared for unex-

pected cold weather

Always be prepared if you’ re going out for the night, especially if you’re going to be outdoors for any period. Make sure you have an extra jacket, scarf, or hat in case the temperature drops unexpe cte dly. If you don’t have an emergency car kit in your vehicle, now is a good time to make sure you have one in there before winter starts. 6. Wash your hands, con-

s ta nt ly

While the fall brings back some of our favorite things, like pumpkin spice everything, it also brings something we all hate – cold and flu season. If you’ve recently recovered from a major injury, like a traumatic brain injury, one cold or flu could set your recovery process back. Wash your hands frequently and use hand sanitizer if you ca n ’t wash them. Any time you touch a publicly-used item, like a railing, make sure you lather up and avoid touching your face. Wash your hands to avoid illn e ss. 7. Make sure your batteries

are in order

Test your batteries and replace them if necessary. Make sure you have backups on hand in case of power outages or other emergenc i e s. Make sure your smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and other important emergency devices are in working order and have fresh batteries. 8. Wear something reflec-

tive when walking at night

At this time of year, it’s starting to get dark before we even get home from work, which do esn’t leave much time outside in the daylight. Make sure you wear reflective clothing if you’re out at night. You should also put reflective mater ials on your dog’s collar or leash to make sure they’re visible to people driving by.

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