Extra hot temperatures means we must be cognizant of #heat related issues.
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Ohio Statewide Amber Alert on a Sunday from Licking County #FathersDay
AMBER Alert on #FathersDay – not a good afternoon.
Not only do you get email notification…
…social media picked up on it right away…
…EAS Alerts go off to everyone in the proximity…
…and roadside signs instantly broadcast the same message.
Where and why did AMBER Alert first start?
The AMBER Alert System began in 1996 when Dallas-Fort Worth broadcasters teamed with local police to develop an early warning system to help find abducted children. AMBER stands for America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response and was created as a legacy to 9-year-old Amber Hagerman, who was kidnapped while riding her bicycle in Arlington, Texas, and then brutally murdered. Other states and communities soon set up their own AMBER plans as the idea was adopted across the nation.
How does it work?
Once law enforcement has determined that a child has been abducted and the abduction meets AMBER Alert criteria, law enforcement notifies broadcasters and state transportation officials. AMBER Alerts interrupt regular programming and are broadcast on radio and television and DOT highway signs. AMBER Alerts can also be re-disseminated through lottery, digital billboards, Internet Ad exchanges, Internet Service Providers, Internet search engines, as well as wireless devices such as mobile phones.
How effective has it been?
As of December 23, 2015 there have been 800 children rescued and returned specifically because of AMBER Alert. AMBER Alerts also serve as deterrents to those who would prey upon our children. AMBER Alert cases have shown that some perpetrators release the abducted child after hearing the AMBER Alert.
Do not ignore these Amber Alerts.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Look out for your neighbors.
Read the alert, call if you see something/someone matching the description and make your community safer.
*****************Update as of 06-18-17 at 19:38*****************
Child was found safe. Keiria Marie Trent girl was found safe with a relative.
Thank you for participating in the Ohio AMBER Alert.
**END**
Are there differences in an Advisory or a Watch or Warning? #Winter #Weather #OHWx
Hello there! Do you know the differences Advisories vs Watches vs Warnings??
Advisory – A less severe winter weather event that is imminent.
Watch – The potential exists for a significant or dangerous weather event.
Warning – A significant or dangerous weather event that is imminent
Few other bits of info from the NOAA / National Weather Service:
Hazardous Weather Outlook – The Hazardous Weather Outlook usually provides three to seven-day advance notice of a hazardous winter weather event which has the potential to threaten life or property.
Short Term Forecast – Describes the weather in the local area and includes a short-range forecast (usually not more than six hours). This product will be updated more frequently when it is used during active weather. This product is also sometimes referred to as a “NOWcast.”
Special Weather Statement – Designed to alert the public to a short term hazardous weather threat within twelve hours of occurrence, which may require a heightened level of awareness or action.
Gigantic fireball likely #DFT2015
How big of a fire could it be?
Well, that escalated quickly.
Maybe I should wear all of my protective gear. Check out this professional. Shorts? No gloves? No problem!
Winner winner 3rd degree burns!!!!
What do the pros have to say? Here’s the NFPA’s fact sheet that says don’t do it.
Grrrrrrrrrreat – I’m gonna die.
Soooooooooo, here’s tonight’s prevention steps:
- Thawing my frozen turkey tonight in my fridge.
- Checking my fire extinguishers (yes, that’s plural)
- Debate on using my talon hook or my halligan for rapid turkey extraction (I think I’m favoring the Talon hook bec it’s longer).
When a school bus flashes it’s red lights…
Please stop when a school bus is flashing red lights.
As you can see, kids will dart across the roadway without looking.
I don’t care if you are in your small car, minivan, truck, ambulance or fire truck – kids don’t understand traffic laws.
For the sake of kids’ safety – please abide by the rules of the road around school buses.
Drive drunk and you will be arrested!
Too many needless MVAs this weekend.
For the sake of all Public Safety and your family who loves you, please DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!
And feel free to continually share safety messages like this often.
EMS Zoom ZOOM! More like no-NO! #SlowTheEffDownNOW #Paramedic #EMT
EMS call – yes!
faster – Faster – FASTER!!!!
But I am sure this GoPro footage is being reviewed by all the bosses.
I can’t image that they’d be happy to see this.
Also, that siren is weird too.
Just keep in mind, if EMS doesn’t even make it to the scene because of their own reckless crash, who will treat the patient?
Duh.
Safety first peeps.
Free tips: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors #NWS #Lightning #safety
This week is National Lightning Safety Week.
It is everyone’s responsibility to be safe especially during thunder and lightning
Here’s a few free tips you can use to prepare for severe weather like lightning:
- At any hint of thunder and/or lightning, move quickly to a safe shelter area. Remember the phrase: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!
- Immediately postpone all outdoor activities for everyone…including adults!
- Secure outdoor objects that could blow away or cause damage.
- Break out your emergency preparedness kit and see if all flashlights are working. If not, get them in working order.
- Charge all of your mobile devices including your cell phone now before the power goes out.
To get up to the minute updates during the Thunderstorm:
- Use your battery operated NOAA Weather Radio for updates from the National Weather Service.
And after the storm passes, take these precautions as you survey the damage around your house:
- Do NOT touch downed power lines. Assume all lines are charged and dangerous. Call your emergency services to handle safe removal of lines.
- Power out? Check the power company’s website from your mobile smart phone to see who else doesn’t have power here.
Feel free to share these tips with your neighbors throughout the year.
Its #EMSWeek2014 – We need your help in roadway safety #Paramedic #EMT #Firefighter
It’s #EMSWeek2014 – Stressing safety to everyone is an important part of our job.
We are seeing more car crashes due to distracted driving. Put down your phone and pay attention to the road. As emergency responders, I would hate to meet you for the first time like this…
Worse yet, we don’t want to get hit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RNn8CBklf4
Distracted driving can injure and kill. Remember, don’t text and drive.
Please, share this message with others and stress the importance of roadway safety.
And again, thank all your first responders for their dedicated service.
@rusnivek
By ground or by air, EMS does it all #EMSWeek2014
It’s #EMSWeek2014 – Did you know EMS uses many different vehicles/apparatus?
By ground or by air, Emergency Medical Services Professionals care for the sick and injured in so many different ways.
Thank all your first responders for their dedicated service.
@rusnivek
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