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 Fireworks Safety Tips for the Fourth of July
From usa.gov
July
4 celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence-and for
many people, the celebration includes fireworks. Americans have been
setting off fireworks to celebrate their independence since as early as
1777.
Yet, the thrill of colors exploding in the sky comes
with dangers as well. On average, over 250 people go to the emergency
room each day with fireworks-related injuries in the month leading up to
Independence Day.
Follow these tips when using fireworks to ensure you and your family have a fun and safe holiday.
- Make
sure fireworks are legal in your locality and state before buying or
using them. Even if your state allows fireworks, that doesn't mean that
your county, town, or city permit their use.Never let young children
play with or set off fireworks.
- Don't carry fireworks in your pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.
- Never
place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when
lighting the fuse. Back up to a safe distance immediately after lighting
fireworks.
- Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire.
- Never re-light or immediately pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully.
Safe Disposal of Unused, Misfired, or "Dud" Fireworks
- Once
they have completely burned, fully submerge fireworks in a large bucket
of water and soak until thoroughly saturated. This may take 15 minutes
for small fireworks or several hours for larger ones.
- Double wrap the completely soaked fireworks in plastic wrap or two plastic bags so they do not dry out.
- Place the double-bagged fireworks in the household trash or bring them to your local solid waste facility.
- Ask your local fire department or solid waste facility about other disposal options that may be available in your community.
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A Healthy Prescription For a Healthy Home
From usa.gov
Not
feeling well, but can't figure out what is wrong? Some people have
health issues and may not realize their personal wellness and the health
of their home are interconnected.
By
giving your home a health check-up, you may be preventing diseases and
other hazards from hurting you and your family. Poor indoor air quality,
mold, radon, carbon monoxide, and lead paint are just a few of the home
health issues that could potentially trigger asthma, possibly cause
lung cancer or lead poisoning.
You
may already use smoke detectors as one safety measure, but there are
other ways to improve the well-being of your living space without
breaking the bank.
USAGov recommends giving your home a yearly health check-up. Check out other "prescriptions" to fix your home's health such as:
- Ordering a radon test kit to see if you need to install a radon mitigation system
- Using a carbon monoxide device to detect CO gas
- Checking to make sure air vents go outside and are not clogged
- Sealing cracks to prevent bugs and animals from entering
Personal
health and home health go hand in hand. By identifying the weaknesses in
your home's health as outlined in this video, you can address the
problems to make it safe and healthy for you and your family.
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 Stay Active As You Get Older: Quick tips
From healthfinder.gov
Physical activity is good for people of all ages. Staying active can help:
- Lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer
- Improve your strength and balance so you can prevent injuries and stay independent
- Improve your mood
- Feel better about yourself
- Improve your ability to think, learn, and make decisions
Before you start...
If
you have a health problem like heart disease, diabetes, or obesity,
talk to your doctor about the types and amounts of physical activity
that are right for you.
Aim for 2 hours and 30 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activities.
- If you were not exercising before, start slowly. Begin with 10
minutes of aerobic activity and gradually build up to doing 30 minutes
at a time.
- Aim for 30 minutes of aerobic activity on most days of the week.
- Choose
aerobic activities - activities that make your heart beat faster - like
walking fast, dancing, swimming, or raking leaves.
- Tell your doctor if you have shortness of breath, chest pain, or unplanned weight loss.
Do strengthening activities 2 days a week.
- Try using exercise bands or lifting hand weights. You can also use bottles of water or cans of food as weights.
- Breathe
out as you lift the weight, and breathe in as you lower it. Don't hold
your breath - holding your breath can cause unsafe changes in your blood
pressure
Do balance activities 3 or more days a week.
- Practice standing on one foot (hold onto a chair if you need to at first).
- Stand up from a sitting position without using your hands.
- Learn tai chi ("ty chee"), a Chinese mind-body exercise that involves moving the body slowly and gently.
- Sign up for a yoga class, or try following a yoga video at home.
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Renew Memberships Online
At the
request of our members, RAUS is pleased to provide the ability to renew
their membership online and pay by credit or debit card. Just go to our
website at www.raushome.com and click on the Online Dues Renewal button.
If you are considering converting to a Lifetime Membership, click on the Membership button and select Life Membership.
 
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 Keep Us Accurate
To
be sure your benefits are properly recorded, please advise the
association when you change your name or address. If you receive
inaccurate membership cards or other correspondence, we want to know. We
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Identity Theft
From usa.gov
Identity
(ID) theft is a crime where a thief steals your personal information,
such as your full name or Social Security number, to commit fraud. The
identity thief can use your information to fraudulently apply for
credit, file taxes, or get medical services. These acts can damage your
credit status, and cost you time and money to restore your good name.
You may not know that you are the victim of ID theft until you
experience a financial consequence (mystery bills, credit collections,
denied loans) down the road from actions that the thief has taken with
your stolen identity.
There are several common types of identity theft that can affect you:
- Child ID theft - Children's IDs are vulnerable because the theft
may go undetected for many years. By the time they are adults, the
damage has already been done to their identities.
- Tax ID theft -
A thief uses your Social Security number to falsely file tax returns
with the Internal Revenue Service or state government.
- Medical
ID theft - This form of ID theft happens when someone steals your
personal information, such as your Medicare ID or health insurance
member number to get medical services, or to issue fraudulent billing to
your health insurance provider.
- Senior ID theft - ID theft
schemes that target seniors. Seniors are vulnerable to ID theft because
they are in more frequent contact with medical professionals who get
their medical insurance information, or caregivers and staff at
long-term care facilities that have access to personal information or
financial documents.
- Social ID theft - A thief uses your name,
photos, and other personal information to create a phony account on a
social media platform.
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 Identity Theft Protection Service For RAUS Members
AllClear
ID is the technology leader in the identity protection and credit
monitoring market. The patented identity protection technology developed
by AllClear ID makes it simple for you to protect your identity, and
easy to take action if your personal information is compromised. RAUS
members will enjoy a 20% discount off the regular monthly rate.
Just go to our website at www.raushome.com and click on the
Technology & Security button and select Discounts.
From there, go to the AllClear ID login page and input the following
Activation Code: "raus". This will allow you to register and receive the
discounted rate.
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Membership Dues
| AGE RANGE | LIFE DUES | | 40 or less | $325 | | 41 to 45 | $300 | | 46 to 50 | $275 | | 51 to 55 | $250 | | 56 to 60 | $225 | | 61 to 65 | $200 | | 66 to 70 | $175 | | 70 and up | $100 |
 Annual
dues are $15 per year. Discounts apply for multiple year
memberships: 3 years for $37 and 5 years for $60. Like memberships
are available based on the age of the member at the time of the Life
conversion. A Life Membership is exempt of dues increase and covers
both the member and the spouse. |
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About RAUS
We are a non-political military association organized in 1970 to
secure quality benefits for our members at rates only available to
groups. Qualified retired and active members of the United States armed
forces and related departments may join.
Membership benefits include discounts and perks, self-help and
financial calculators, time-savings and educational resources, along
with TRICARE Supplement, CHAMPVA Supplement and other insurance
products.
RAUS is partnering with other organizations to establish a long term
win-win relationship based on mutual benefits and information available
to military families.
RAUS Eligible Defense Departments
* AIR FORCE * ARMY * MARINES * NAVY * NATIONAL GUARD *
* COAST GUARD * NOAA * CIVIL AIR PATROL *
* PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE * COASTAL & GEODETIC SURVEY *
* ACTIVE & RETIRED * OFFICERS & ENLISTED *
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Sincerely,
DONALD T. RUCK, President Retired Association for the Uniformed Services, Inc. |
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