The Hawaii Traveler

Coralie Matayoshi with Hawaii Red Cross reminded everyone this week–and every week–that across the U.S. nearly 20,000 people are injured in home fires every year.  And when disaster strikes, the Red Cross chapter helps Hawaii victims pick up the pieces.
As part of national Fire Prevention Week, the Red Cross is distributing a tip a day on how you to prevent accidents and stay safe.
Today’s tip: Be careful with candles.
Candle Safety

Never leave a lit candle unattended.
Keep candles out of reach of children and pets.
Keep lit candles away from anything that can burn.
Blow out candles after use and before going to bed.
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Please don’t pet the coral
 
If you’ve read anything about coral and coral reefs, it’s obvious that their conservation is key to the overall health of our oceans and the planet.  As someone who grew up in a desert environment, it’s strange to consider that something that looks so much like big shelves of rock are actually a living organism.It’s not furry or adorable, and there’s no YouTube video of a coral polyp reuniting with its rescuers. And yet coral is one of the most interesting living things in existence.  Get to know your coral before visiting the islands, and get …read more

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