Spring Safety Tips
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
It's a deadly gas that you can't see or smell -- it's carbon monoxide, and at high levels it can kill you within minutes. Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced whenever any fuel such as gas, oil, kerosene, wood, or charcoal is burned. If appliances that burn fuel are...
Basic First Aid Guidelines
Below you will find some basic guidelines to help you help yourself and others during a medical crisis. The information presented here is to be used as an introduction to First Aid. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice and care, treatment...
Common Household Products That are Poisonous
You would probably be surprised to learn how many substances you have around your home that could be poisonous if ingested or inhaled or exposed to the skin and mucous membranes. It’s not just the cans of gasoline or paint-thinner you might have in your garage but...
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...