Tip of the Day 20190404 House Hazard Hunt

It all starts at home. Now is a great time to engage your family in the emergency action planning process. Go to https://www.emergencyactionplanning.com/resources  download and print the home hazard checklists and the fire safety checklist. Review them with your family members and go find those hazards. Note what you have found in the spiral bound … Read more

Tip of the Day 20190329 What’s Your Risk?

Getting started on your Emergency Action Plan is easy. Get a fresh spiral bound notebook, a pen or pencil and call your County Office of Emergency Management. Ask for a copy of their Threat and Hazard Identification Risk Assessment. It will identify the risks your County is preparing for. Maybe you should prepare for them … Read more

Tip of the Day 20190325 Water

The human body is composed of 50% – 70% water, varying by age and general health considerations. Failure to drink enough water will lead to dehydration. Dehydration can lead to serious complications, including: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dehydration/symptoms-causes/syc-20354086     Heat injury. If you don’t drink enough fluids when you’re exercising vigorously and perspiring heavily, you may end up with … Read more