Happy New Year! Disasters and emergencies raise our awareness of the need to prepare ourselves, our families, and our communities for the types of disasters that can affect us. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma are reminders that disasters are often unpredictable. Sit down with your loved ones to … [Read more...] about PSA – National Prepareathon
PSA – Fire Safety and The Holidays
Holiday decorations may be visually appealing, but they also increase your risk for a home fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) electrical problems cause 38% of Christmas tree fires. As you deck the halls of your home this season, follow these tips from NFPA and the … [Read more...] about PSA – Fire Safety and The Holidays
PSA – Burn Awareness
Did you know? Burns have long been recognized as among the most painful and devastating injuries a person can sustain and survive. Scald burn injury (caused by hot liquids or steam) is the most common type of burn related injury among young children, while flame burns (caused by … [Read more...] about PSA – Burn Awareness
“Burn Awareness Safety”
Did you know? Burns have long been recognized as among the most painful and devastating injuries a person can sustain and survive. Scald burn injury (caused by hot liquids or steam) is the most common type of burn related injury among young children, while flame burns (caused b direct … [Read more...] about “Burn Awareness Safety”
Public Alerting – How we contact you in Emergencies
In an era of information overload from sources like social media, email, websites, RSS feeds and the list goes on, it’s not hard to stay connected to what’s happening all over the world. With that in mind, it’s never been easier to stay connected when an emergency occurs. In Henderson County, we … [Read more...] about Public Alerting – How we contact you in Emergencies