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  • WATER WARNINGS

    Flash floods caused 82 deaths in the United States in 2013, according to the National Weather Service. More than half of the victims were driving at the time of the floods.The weather service offers the following tips during flash floods. ● If you hear flood warnings get off or stay off the roads.  

  • WHAT CAN YOU DO?

    ● Make a personal commitment to drive cell free.● Turn your phone off or put it on silent while driving so you are not tempted to answer it.● Speak up when you are in the car with someone who uses a cell phone while driving. Ask if you can do it for them or if it can wait.● Change your voicemail

  • WHEN JACK FROST HITS …

    KNOW THE ROAD CONDITIONS. Before starting your trip, check weather forecasts and call the highway patrol for road conditions. IF YOU REALLY DON'T HAVE TO GO OUT, don't. Even if you can drive well in the snow, not everyone else can. Don't tempt fate. If you don't have somewhere you have to be,

  • WHAT CAN BE DONE?

    People, especially young children or those who are immunocompromised, should be discouraged from sharing their bed with their pets or regularly kissing their pets. Any area licked by a pet, especially an open wound, should be immediately washed with soap and water. Pets should be kept free

  • WHAT’S BETWEEN YOU AND THE ROAD?

    Staff Sgt. William Whiteside knows how important good personal protective equipment is to a rider. After all, he got the chance to wear out $5,000 worth of it in just one accident. That said, he's still alive, can walk, and count to 10 on his fingers.As you get ready for the peak riding seasons this

  • WHAT'S IN A CHAIR?

    Safer for loadmasters More structurally sound Built-in harness support system Maintenance friendly

  • WHAT THEY DID WRONG

    What They Did Wrong Got lost in a blizzard Kept moving instead of staying put Had no food, water or matches___________________________________________________________________What They Did Right Found a small cave for shelter Found a stream for a steady supply of water to stay

  • WHAT’S INJURING OR KILLING US AWAY FROM WORK?

    Falls, especially among adults 65 and older Drivers who are distracted while texting or using their cell phones Inexperienced teen drivers Sports injuries Poisonings, especially from unintentional drug overdose from painkillers or other prescription medications Overexertion

  • WATER WORLD - Seven common sense tips to recreational boating

    In 2008, the Coast Guard counted 4,789 accidents that involved 709 deaths, 3,331 injuries and approximately $54 million dollars of damage to property resulting from recreational boating accidents. So before going out and during your stay on the water, take a deep breath at times and stop to

  • WHEN THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS!

    Each year in the United States more than 400 people are struck by lightning. On average, between 55 and 60 people are killed by lightning each year, about the same number as tornados and more than hurricanes. Nearly 300 people suffer permanent neurological disabilities each year from

  • WHAT SAVED HERO’S LIFE?

    OFFICER CREDITS PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEARMuch like back home where a seat belt or a motorcycle helmet can be the difference between life and death, Capt. David Golden credits his personal protective gear for saving his life during an enemy attack in Afghanistan."If it wasn't for my personal

  • WHAT I LEARNED IN THE FACE OF DEATH

    First and foremost, wearing a helmet while bicycling is an invaluable tool that can save your life in the event of an accident. If you cycle at night, at a minimum, have one bright light each for the front and rear of your bike so other drivers can see you. I always carry two lights mounted

  • WHAT’S UP WITH WATER SKIING?

    · As a team, the boat operator, skier and observer need to learn safe skiing skills. Before your team hits the water, know your equipment, teamwork, boating laws and the fundamentals of the sport.· Wear a Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device designed for water-skiing at all times. It will

  • WASHING AND CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AIRMAN BATTLE UNIFORM

    To maximize service life and maintain optimum performance, follow these instructions when caring for the Airman Battle Uniform: Wash in warm water with detergent containing no optical brighteners or bleach. Tumble dry at low heat. The ABU is literally a wash and wear item. In fact, starching,

  • WATER FATALITY FACTS

    Unintentional fatal drowning in the United States averages nine people per day, or around 3,000 per year. In 2003, 782 children ages 0 to 14 years died from drowning. Although drowning rates have slowly declined the last few years, drowning remains the second-leading cause of