Tips by Topic

Drinking Water Safety
Many people don't think about the quality of the drinking water in their home, but not all residential drinking water is regulated and tested.

Emergencies and Disasters: Preparedness and Response
The best way to make your family and your home safer is to be prepared before disaster strikes.

Food Safety 
Proper food preparation and storage in homes can prevent food-related illness.

Hazardous Chemicals and Waste Sites
Chemicals can enter our home and yard in different ways but we can take steps to reduce our contact with them.

Indoor Air Quality
Air quality in your home affects your health. Many common air contaminants in the home can be reduced.

Infectious Disease Prevention
You can take many actions in your home to prevent the spread of germs that can cause illness.

Injury Prevention
Many injuries occur at home and can be prevented by taking some simple actions.

Nutrition and Physical Activity
You can increase physical activity in and around the home in many ways. Adopting better eating habits is a good way to keep healthy.

Poisoning Prevention
People of all ages can be poisoned at home. For example, young children may drink household cleaning products; teens may abuse their parents' prescription drugs; and adults may misuse prescription drugs by mistake.

Violence Prevention
Violence within homes results in many health problems. These problems range from physical injuries to problems with child development, adult substance abuse, depression, and suicide.