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Safety Tips
10
May
2012
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notMYkid -
ALERT! ALERT! ALERT! Among U.S. adolescents, misuse of prescription painkillers peaks at age 16, earlier than thought, a new large survey analysis reveals.
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01
May
2012
May is National Barbecue Month, and the Queen Creek Fire Department wants you and your family to stay safe while cooking outdoors. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, gas grills constitute a higher risk, having been involved in an annual average of 6,900 home fires in 2005-09, while…
24
Apr
2012
As the National Mortgage Settlement between Arizona and 48 other states, the federal government, and the country's five largest residential mortgage loan servicers goes into effect, Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne is alerting Arizona consumers looking for mortgage relief to beware of scam artists. "Consumers should be aware that scammers…
23
Apr
2012
by
ADOT -
Transportation agency urges drivers to avoid distractions, use extra caution when encountering highway work areas Most people killed in highway work zones are drivers or their passengers, not workers who have to stay prepared for hazardous situations when building or maintaining Arizona's roadways. The Arizona Department of Transportation is asking…
04
Apr
2012
May is the official Bicycle Month. In reality, however, many bicycle events are celebrated in much of Arizona in April, due to the heat. Bicycling is an excellent form of exercise, a low cost, clean and healthy form of transportation. For many children as well as adults, it represents a…
04
Apr
2012
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. The Century Council asked me to release new Ask, Listen, Learn: Kids and Alcohol Don’t Mix Public Service Announcements (PSAs) throughout Arizona.
04
Apr
2012
by
ADOT -
Scam artists operate bogus Internet sites for driver licenses Most of us need driver license services at one time or another. Unfortunately, scam artists are trying to cash in on a service that so many depend on and are out to take your money and your identification, if you're not…
29
Mar
2012
by
Heather Murphy -
Spring rains contribute to the growth of brush and weeds in our yards and in the open desert. Higher temperatures will dry the weeds, tumbleweeds and desert brush and what was formerly green and beautiful becomes fuel for fierce wildfires. By becoming Firewise,* you can protect your home and your…
28
Mar
2012
With the weather warming and flowers blooming, bees have started to become more active in the community. The Queen Creek Fire Department would like to provide some bee safety tips to residents to help avoid any unfortunate encounters, according to a press release. Bee swarming usually occurs from February…
25
Jan
2012
Hello parents. This message is being sent on behalf of the Magma Ranch Administrative Team. Late yesterday afternoon the Team was advised that, while on the way to the bus stop before school, a student was approached by a stranger in a white van. It was reported that this happened…
24
Nov
2011
Each year fires occurring during the holiday season injure 1,650 Americans and cause over $990 million in damage. There are simple life-saving steps you can take to ensure a safe and happy holiday. By following some of the outlined precautionary tips, individuals can greatly reduce their chances of becoming a…
02
Nov
2011
by
Luther Moorhead -
Rural/Metro Fire Department encourages you to have a SAFE and WARM winter by following these simple suggestions: Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove or portable heater. Never use your oven to heat your home. Use qualified professionals…
