Telephone Scam Alert
September 04, 2008
Oklahoma City, OK - The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has received numerous telephone calls from alarmed citizens that have received messages stating that there has been a serious, sometimes fatal accident on a highway, and that their phone number was listed on a cell phone found inside the vehicle involved in the crash. They are then instructed to dial an exact sequence of numbers beginning with *72. Full Story
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Most Oklahomans Buckle Up
September 04, 2008
Oklahoma City, OK. – The seat belt message is “clicking” with Oklahomans. An observational survey of seat belt use, sponsored by the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office, measured how often drivers and front-seat passengers wore their seat belts. The seat belt use rate increased from 83.1% in 2007 to 84.3% in 2008, the highest rate since the first survey in 1986. Full Story
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Limestone Fire Protection District Blood Drive
August 23, 2008
Tuesday, September 2nd. 5:30 pm - 9 pm Limestone Station #3 To schedule an appointment If you are at least 17 year of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and are in general good health, you may be eligible to donate blood. For more information on blood donations call 1-800-GIVE-LIVE. The Red Cross reminds those coming to donate to bring a photo ID.
(Located on the NW Corner of 76th St N and 177th E Ave.)
call Tammy Goode at 341-6430
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September is National Preparedness Month
August 30, 2008
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Ready Campaign (www.ready.gov) is sponsoring the fifth annual National Preparedness Month (NPM) in September with support from more than 2,700 NPM coalition members, the largest amount to date. NPM coalition members, consisting of national, regional, state, and local organizations, will combine efforts throughout the month of September to encourage all Americans to take steps to prepare for emergencies before they happen.
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Students head back-to-school starting this week
August 12, 2008
Motorists are reminded to stay alert for students that are heading back to school as area schools start back this Wednesday and Thursday. Full Story
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Young children and older adults at highest risk of death from home fires
July 31, 2008
NFPA report finds overall decline in deaths and injuries People at the highest risk of death in home structure fires are the very young and very old, according to the Characteristics of Home Fire Victims report released today by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
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Consumers Warned of Illegal Explosives and Urged to Follow Consumer Fireworks Safety Tips
June 30, 2008
Everyone enjoys fireworks, particularly in the festive Fourth of July season. But some devices can be dangerous. The National Council on Fireworks Safety recommends that you only buy consumer fireworks from a licensed store or stand. Never buy firework devices from an individual’s house, or out of someone’s car. Such fireworks are likely to be illegal explosives that can seriously injure you. Full Story
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Firefighter health and safety supported with NFPA podcasts
June 20, 2008
Daily podcast planned for Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is joining the International Association of Fire Chiefs(IAFC) and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)to bring special focus to firefighter and EMS health and safety, especially during the week of June 22-28 in recognition of Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week.
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