Posts Tagged ‘precautions’
Date: Thursday, October 20th, 2011
Source: ReadyHarris.com, Harris & Montgomery Counties
With our First Cold Front Coming through here are a Few Safety Tips
Residential chimneys and fireplaces are not prohibited by the ban currently in effect; however, officials urge caution in their use.
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Keywords: chimney, fire, home, precautions, safety, wildfires, winter
Date: Friday, November 20th, 2009
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
People with diabetes are at increased risk for complications from influenza, including 2009 H1N1 flu.
There are important steps and everyday precautions that people with diabetes should take in order to stay healthy this flu season.
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Keywords: 2009, complications, diabetes, flu, h1n1, h1n1 flu, influenza, precautions
Date: Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
Source: University of Missouri Extension; The National Ag Safety Database
Gasoline, diesel fuel, propane gas, and degreasing and paint solvents are among the flammable materials found on most farms. Some household products also require care in use and storage. Basic safety precautions should be followed to avoid fires.
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Keywords: degreasing, diesel fuel, farms, fire safety, fires, flammable, gasoline, home, house, household, liquids, materials, paint solvents, precautions, propane gas, ranches, storage, the national ag safety database, university of missouri extension
Date: Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
Source: University of Missouri Extension; The National Ag Safety Database
Information, precautions and a safety checklist for preventing electrical fires caused by electrical system failure.
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Keywords: checklist, electrical fires, equipment, farm, fire safety, fires, precautions, ranch, the national ag safety database, university of missouri extension
Date: Friday, April 24th, 2009
Source: Texas Department of State Health Services
The Texas Department of State Health Services today announced that H1N1 (swine flu) has been confirmed in two 16-year-old boys from Guadalupe County near San Antonio.
One became ill on April 10, the other on April 14. Their illnesses were relatively mild. Neither was hospitalized. Both have recovered. Though the boys are friends, it has not been determined how either became infected.
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More about H1N1 (Swine Flu) from the CDC
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Date: Thursday, March 19th, 2009
Source: Texas Forest Service
The following tips provided by Texas Forest Service can help homeowners better prepare for wildfire:
- Clear dead wood and dense, flammable vegetation that is 30 feet or closer to your home.
- Remove leaves and pine needles from gutters, roofs and underneath decks.
- Trim all tree branches overhanging your house including a radius of at least 20-feet around your chimney and 14 feet of overhead, overhang clearance in your driveway.
- Stack your firewood at least 30 feet from your home.
- Create a barrier between your home and lawn by using river rock or some other nonflammable material. Keep the lawn trimmed to create a barrier to protect your home.
- Plan an escape route and discuss it with your family. Have practice drills and include your pets.
- Check your fire extinguishers. Make sure they’re charged and easy to reach in an emergency. Tell all family members where they are and teach them how to use them.
- If a wildfire does threaten your home, place a water hose on a rack and attach it to an outside faucet.
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Texas Wildfire and Incident Management Information
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