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This Week's Facts:
Fast Facts Tool: We often receive data center requests from people wanting to know about the cost increase or decrease involved when moving from one city to another. The ACCRA cost of living calculator from STATS Indiana is a one-stop shop to solve your relocating riddles. Enter the dollar amount of your current salary and to what location in Indiana you might be moving. The results tell you how much more or less your expenses will cost when living in the new location. For example, someone who makes $100,000 in Indianapolis will be charged about 7% more for groceries, 17.6% more for housing, 38% more for utilities, and 3.4% more for transportation in Evansville, IN. The calculator also provides average prices in that metro area for a selection of goods, including milk, eggs, bread, coffee, certain vegetables and fruits, medicines and self-care items. A haircut averages $12.08 in Indianapolis, $16.03 in Evansville and $13.09 nationally. Deadline Approaching to Register to Vote in May Primary Primary elections are almost here! The deadline to register to vote in this year's primary is April 4, 2011. The Secretary of State’s Office has made it easy to register or check your registration status from the comfort of your home. The online voter registration system is a quick, easy resource to answer questions about registration and requirements. Participating in the political process is a sure way to make your voice heard. ------------------------------- Friday Facts Editorial Team:
Katharine Springer
Elisabeth
O’Donnell
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Spring Cleaning is Perfect Time for Home Safety Audit
Test your house for radon. This odorless gas can cause lung cancer, and the only way to find out if it's present is to get a test kit and run the test. Some state radon centers offer free or low-cost radon test kits. Find out where to get your kit. Eliminate mold. Dark, damp areas of your home are prime targets for mold growth, which can irritate allergies or cause asthma attacks. To clean up mold, scrub the spores off hard surfaces and allow the area to dry completely. Make sure you also fix the cause of the problem or the mold will keep coming back. Read labels carefully. The cleaning supplies you keep under your kitchen sink can contain harsh chemicals. Make sure you read the labels closely and pay special attention to directions on the labels about how to handle and store the products to prevent accidents. In general, it's smart to store cleaners in a separate cabinet than your food and to make sure the cabinet is locked if you have young children. Check the batteries in your smoke detector and purchase a fire extinguisher. Smoke detectors give the first warning that there is a fire. Make sure you test the batteries in your smoke detector at least twice a year to make sure yours is operating properly. Keeping a fire extinguisher on hand will let you put out small fires before any serious damage is done. Use these tips to select the right extinguisher for you house. Learn more ways to make your home safe, including a room-by-room guide, from the Home Safety Council. With these tips, you'll be able to eliminate a large majority of common household dangers and make your home a safe place for you and your family. This article is brought to you courtesy of The Federal Citizen Information Center, connecting people with government benefits, services, and information through its family of websites, including Pueblo.gsa.gov, USA.gov, GobiernoUSA.gov and ConsumerAction.gov; by phone at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636); and with publications by mail from Pueblo, Colorado. FCIC is part of the U.S. General Services Administration’s Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies. |
