Types of Food-Borne Illnesses

Salmonella bacteria may cause food poisoning when contaminated meat, poultry, and eggs that are eaten raw or undercooked or foods come into contact with contaminated foods during preparation. Symptoms usually occur within hours to two days and may include nausea,...

Warning Signs that a Tornado May Develop

There are several atmospheric warning signs that precipitate a tornado’s arrival: A dark, often greenish, sky   Wall clouds or an approaching cloud of debris   Large hail often in the absence of rain   Before a tornado strikes, the wind may die down and the air may...

Creating a Tornado Survival Kit

EMSA PARAMEDICS advise all residents to prepare for a TORNADO… PICK A PLACE WHERE FAMILY MEMBERS COULD GATHER IF A TORNADO IS HEADED YOUR WAY. IF NOT A BASEMENT, THEN USE A CENTER HALLWAY, BATHROOM, CLOSET, OR UNDER THE STAIRS. GET READY: SMALL ITEMS CAN BE PLACED IN...