| Can we find you?
As published April 2, 2008
Imagine for a moment that it’s late at night and you’ve been woken by one of your loved ones who is hurt or sick. You’re barely awake and trying to figure out what to do. Will you remember the information that you’ll need when [more]
Plan for a safe escape
As published Oct. 3, 2007
Most have us have heard that having working smoke detectors in our homes is vital to early detection and escape from a fire. The key to that is ensuring that the smoke detector is working - plan for a safe escape.
Check your smoke [more]
Back to school safety
As published Sept. 19, 2007
The sound of screeching breaks and the panicked look of a driver, student, and others nearby as a young child was nearly hit when attempting to cross the road in a crosswalk on the first day of school reminds us of the need for [more]
Heat related emergencies
As published Aug. 1, 2007
The summer is heating up and that means we should all take additional precautions to protect ourselves from the effects of extreme heat. Dress appropriately for the weather by wearing light weight clothing that is light in color.
Unless it could be hazardous in [more]
Severe weather safety
As published July 18, 2007
With the onset of summer, our weather can become volatile with or without warning. It's important to prepare now for a severe weather emergency and that begins with creating an Emergency Plan.
Discuss with your family where you will take shelter in the event [more]
Brush fires and open burning
As published July 5, 2007
Since this area tends to have extremely dry weather in the summer, it's time to think about taking additional precautions to reduce the risk of starting a brush fire. It's important to be aware that with the drier weather, grass and brush become very [more]
Swimming pool safety
As published June 6, 2007
With Memorial Day past us now, many people have opened their pools for family and neighbors to enjoy. While swimming is refreshing, it can also be dangerous if pool areas are not properly maintained or children are not properly supervised.
Remember that barriers such [more]
Bicycle and motor scooter safely
As published May 16, 2007
With the weather getting warmer we’re seeing an increased amount of people enjoying their bicycles and scooters. We’d like to offer a few suggestions to help you enjoy these outdoor activities safely.
Check your bicycle over thoroughly before riding. If the brakes aren’t working, [more]
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