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Many fire and safety experts will recommend NOT using hot oil turkey fryers. If you prefer the taste of fried turkey you should consider using one of the new types of “no-oil” fryers. Turkey Fryer Safety flyer (PDF file) from NFPA.org Here are some hazards associated with the use of turkey fryers: Tipping over – Most units easily tip…
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Power outages and downed wires are often the result of severe weather events. Knowing what to do in advance is the best way to protect yourself and your property. Power outages To report an outage, get outage updates, estimated time of repair Web: www.dteenergy.com/outage – also to sign up for email storm alerts, safety tips…
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Please be advised that Oakland County Homeland Security Division will be testing the outdoor warning siren system on the following dates in 2015: March 7, Saturday, 1:00 PM – First Saturday of the month April 4, Saturday, Cancelled – Due to SWAW test week April 15, Wednesday, 1:00 PM – Special test in recognition of…
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Half-price Test Kits During National Radon Action Month Pontiac, Michigan – Oakland County Health Division will offer radon test kits for just $5 during National Radon Action Month this January. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this half-off price to test their homes for the potentially harmful gas. Radon is the second-leading cause of…
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Get text message safety advisories, crime alerts from local agencies free & non-commercial Nixle offers notification services for local police departments, county emergency management offices, municipal governments and their agencies. – Wikipedia Sign Up at http://www.nixle.com/ or text your ZIP CODE to 888777 to get mobile alerts
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Unused and outdated prescription drugs should be disposed of properly. Unused medication and sharps will be accepted by the West Bloomfield Police Department. Source: Oakland County Senior Resource Directory Medication and sharps disposal Disposing of medications: Return unused, unneeded or expired medications to a drug disposal or take back program whenever possible. If a disposal…
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Updated 10/27/14 The Kimberley North Improvement Association Board offers parents and children the following tips to help ensure a safe and festive Halloween: If you do not want your child going trick-or-treating door-to-door, consider other alternatives such as planning a party or attending community Halloween festivities. Pay close attention to the costumes that your children…
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Mineral rights have been purchased on all of our lakes, and the State legislature has prohibited Townships to ban or even regulate gas and oil exploration. Residential oil drilling will negatively impact home values in our lakes community and reduce the tax revenue needed to provide critical public safety services. Last month alone oil rigs…
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Road Commission for Oakland County observes 6th Annual Shake Your Mailbox Day – 2014 Beverly Hills, Mich. — The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) asked residents who have mailboxes at the road edge to prepare for winter by shaking their mailbox. Gov. Rick Snyder has officially proclaimed Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 the 6th Annual “Shake…
Read MoreSimply search Google for “weather 48322” Google Public Alerts – for our area, Zip Code 48322 Weather info – watches, warnings, advisories – Thunderstorms, tornadoes, etc. Shows how likely, how soon, how severe Time frames, areas impacted Alert region map Recommended actions Larger map – What to do during a thunderstorm or lightning – www.ready.gov…
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