Posts Tagged ‘safety’
Get local safety advisories & crime alerts by text
Nixle makes local safety advisories & crime alerts available by text message Sign Up at https://local.nixle.com/register/ or text your ZIP CODE to 888777 to get mobile alerts You will get a text message whenever an alert or advisory pertinent to your area is issued. You can choose to get text messages to your smart phone…
Read MorePower outage aftermath: Is your food safe?
Hooray! The power is back to West Bloomfield after southeast Michigan’s big 24-hour outage due to the crazy winds! Related story: 860,000 without power across Michigan as high winds sweep state Heading to this website to read the latest posts was probably not the first thing on your agenda. So just tuck this important information…
Read MoreTurkey Fryer Safety Guidelines
Many fire and safety experts will recommend NOT using hot oil turkey fryers. If you prefer the taste of fried turkey you should consider using one of the new types of “no-oil” fryers. Turkey Fryer Safety flyer (PDF file) from NFPA.org Here are some of the hazards associated with the use of turkey fryers: Tipping over – Most…
Read MoreTurkey Fryer Safety Guidelines
Many fire and safety experts will recommend NOT using hot oil turkey fryers. If you prefer the taste of fried turkey you should consider using one of the new types of “no-oil” fryers. Turkey Fryer Safety flyer (PDF file) from NFPA.org Here are some hazards associated with the use of turkey fryers: Tipping over – Most units easily tip…
Read MoreInfo on power outages & downed wires
Power outages and downed wires are often the result of severe weather events. Knowing what to do in advance is the best way to protect yourself and your property. Power outages To report an outage, get outage updates, estimated time of repair Web: www.dteenergy.com/outage – also to sign up for email storm alerts, safety tips…
Read MoreRadon Action Month 2015
Half-price Test Kits During National Radon Action Month Pontiac, Michigan – Oakland County Health Division will offer radon test kits for just $5 during National Radon Action Month this January. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this half-off price to test their homes for the potentially harmful gas. Radon is the second-leading cause of…
Read MoreGet safety advisories, crime alerts
Get text message safety advisories, crime alerts from local agencies free & non-commercial Nixle offers notification services for local police departments, county emergency management offices, municipal governments and their agencies. – Wikipedia Sign Up at http://www.nixle.com/ or text your ZIP CODE to 888777 to get mobile alerts
Read MoreOperation Medicine Cabinet Comes to Area
Unused and outdated prescription drugs should be disposed of properly. Unused medication and sharps will be accepted by the West Bloomfield Police Department. Source: Oakland County Senior Resource Directory Medication and sharps disposal Disposing of medications: Return unused, unneeded or expired medications to a drug disposal or take back program whenever possible. If a disposal…
Read MoreTips for Halloween safety
Updated 10/27/14 The Kimberley North Improvement Association Board offers parents and children the following tips to help ensure a safe and festive Halloween: If you do not want your child going trick-or-treating door-to-door, consider other alternatives such as planning a party or attending community Halloween festivities. Pay close attention to the costumes that your children…
Read MoreGoogle Public Alerts
Simply search Google for “weather 48322” Google Public Alerts – for our area, Zip Code 48322 Weather info – watches, warnings, advisories – Thunderstorms, tornadoes, etc. Shows how likely, how soon, how severe Time frames, areas impacted Alert region map Recommended actions Larger map – What to do during a thunderstorm or lightning – www.ready.gov…
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