Target Zero Program

Towards Zero Traffic Fatalities

In an effort to take a proactive stance against traffic deaths and serious injuries, Washington’s traffic safety organizations have developed a strategic plan. This plan, known as Target Zero, prioritizes traffic safety needs and objectives based on the factors that have been found to contribute most to deaths and serious injuries on our roads. The […]

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Prepare Your Home for Winter

The leaves are once again beginning to fall and the air is changing from muggy to crisp. As we all know, this means that the fall season is upon us and that winter is on its way. Before the winter weather conditions arrive in full force, there are a few small steps you can take […]

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Earthquake Safety

According to the United States Geological Survey, Washington ranks number five among the most seismically active states in the country. Between 1974 and 2003, there were 424 earthquakes of a magnitude 3.5 or greater in Washington state. Because earthquakes often strike suddenly and without warning, it is important to have an emergency plan in place. […]

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Summer boating safety

On average, approximately 700 Americans die each summer as a result of recreational boating accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this equals out to roughly 10 such deaths per day. The CDC cites several contributing factors such as lack of swimming ability, alcohol use and the failure to wear life jackets. […]

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Motorcycle safety

With the weather getting warmer and the days growing longer, outdoor activities are at the forefront of many of our minds. For those of us who enjoy motorized adventures on two wheels, spring is the time to dust off our motorcycles and get ready to hit the open road. Before taking advantage of the long […]

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