It CAN Happen To You . . .
As of today, June 19, 2018, 14 children in the USA have died this year as a result of being left in cars. Last year, there were a total of 42 child deaths due to heatstroke after being left in Read More …
The Siren’s Calls . . .
Here’s the safety tip we delivered to the schools last week! If you hear the siren’s calls Emanating from the falls, Tell an adult all of your plans – who, when, and where! Bring an adult and friends – an Read More …
Stayin’ Alive Until Help Arrives . . .
This week is CPR and AED Awareness Week, which is observed annually June 1-7! CPR and AED stand for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator, respectively, and are two of the important steps that even non-medically trained bystanders can do Read More …
Look Twice, Save A Life . . .
This week marks the closing of Motorcycle Safety Month. To observe this month, a short and sweet safety tip – look twice and save a life! Motorcycles are small, they fit very easily into blind spots. It’s also harder to Read More …
Come On Take A Dip . . .
Did you know that drowning is the number one cause of accidental death for children under five nationwide? And they are most likely to die in a swimming pool, often in their own backyard or the backyard of a family Read More …
See Something, Say Something . . .
Today, we’re going back to safety basics! Between school bullying and terrorism, the concept of see something, say something is being repeated a lot lately. Despite the phrase initially being developed in regards to terrorism, those aren’t the only situations Read More …
Sparks of Destruction . . .
We’ve talked previously about winter car maintenance but did you know you should do car maintenance to prepare for summer too? It is starting to look like we might just dry out out eventually this year which means that our Read More …
Safety is the Way To Go . . .
Last week, your volunteers delivered this safety tip to the schools and talked with the kids about bike safety! One of the bright young ladies in the fifth grade reminded us of the ABC Quick Check memory aid that she was Read More …
Call Before You Dig . . .
April is National Safe Digging Month! Underneath our feet every day are a variety of utility lines – internet, electricity, water, gas, phone – depending upon what area you happen to be in. All of these underground utilities are vulnerable Read More …
PPE Isn’t Just For Firefighters . . .
April is Youth Sports Safety Month! In observation of this, we’re talking about sports physicals today! Sports physicals, or pre-participation physicals or pre-participation physical examination (PPE), are being more and more frequently required by sports leagues, schools, summer camps, and Read More …