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Lightning |
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Lightning—The Underrated Killer
In the United States, there are an estimated 25 million lightning flashes each year. During the past 30 years, lightning killed an average of 58 people per year. This is higher than 57 deaths per year caused by tornadoes and average 48 deaths to hurricanes. Yet because lightning usually claims only one or two victims at a time and does not cause mass destruction of property, it is underrated as a risk. While documented lightning injuries in the United States average about 300 per year, undocumented injuries are likely much higher. |
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Grilling Safety - Tips and Advice |
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Safety First!!
Refrigerate all meats and fish as soon as purchased. Place them in sealed containers or bags. Place them on the lowest shelf possible in case of spillage. Cook your
meat as soon as possible and after 2-3 days, freeze it.
It can be ideal to cook once at room temperature, the heat from the grill tends to penetrate the center without burning the exterior. However, be cautious. Highly perishable meats, fish and seafood, or other thin meats, should be refrigerated till cooked. Never let meat sit for too long outside the refrigerator, 20-30 minutes is sufficient to bring the meat to room temp. |
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Summer Water Safety |
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Keeping Children Safe In, On, and Around the Water
Maintain constant supervision. Watch children around any water environment (pool, stream, lake, tub, toilet, bucket of water), no matter what skills your child has acquired and no matter how shallow the water. For younger children, practice "Reach Supervision" by staying within an arm's length reach. |
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