Public Service Announcement North American summers are hot; most summers see heat waves in one section or another of the United States. East of the Rockies, they tend to combine with high temperature and high humidity although some of the worst have been catastrophically dry. Elderly … [Read more...] about Heat Wave!
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
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