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Being Safe in the Water
Splashing, wading, and paddling - it means a
great day in the water. Playing at the beach, at a water park, by a lake, or
in a pool can be a real treat on a hot day. Swimming is a lot of fun, but
drowning is a real danger. Let's find out how to stay safe in the water.
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Grilling Safety
Summer is approaching quickly. The
days are getting longer and warmer, and you can almost smell the
aroma of freshly grilled hot dogs, hamburgers and barbecued
chicken in the air. As we get ready to ignite our grills for the
first time of the season, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) offers some safety tips for gas and charcoal
grills.
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Tornado Season
Although
tornados, severe thunderstorms and floods can strike virtually
any part of Illinois at any time, springtime inevitably brings an
increase in violent weather.
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Safe Boating Tips
Every year people get hurt while boating.
While less than ten percent of boating accidents result in
fatalities, more than half of those occur because of capsizing
and falls overboard, with 90% of those victims drowning. Of
those who did drown, 86% were not wearing a life jacket
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Brush Fires and How to Prevent them
Along with spring comes the increased threat of brush
fires, a problem that keeps all fire departments in our area on
the run. We urge our residents to use caution and follow your
respective burning ordinances.
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