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
PSA – August 2018
EARTHQUAKE! Kentucky is known for bluegrass, horses its vast natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. Located in far Western Kentucky is one of our most popular outdoor areas: Land Between the Lakes (LBL) But, also located beneath much of Western Kentucky is the New Madrid Seismic … [Read more...] about PSA – August 2018
PSA – July 2018
“Neighbor Helping Neighbor” If someone you know is elderly or dependent on life-sustaining or health related equipment such as a ventilator, respirator or oxygen concentrator, you should make plans now to ensure their needs are met during severe weather and possible power outages. 1. Help them … [Read more...] about PSA – July 2018
Grilling Safety
According to the NFPA, gas and charcoal grills caused an average of 3,400 structure fires and 4,900 outdoor fires in or on home properties in 2005, resulting in a combined direct property loss of $137 million. To make sure your next barbecue does not go up in flames, the Home Safety Council … [Read more...] about Grilling Safety