Posts Tagged ‘safety’
Radon Action Month 2019
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…
Read MoreHalloween Safety Tips
Walk Safely Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross. Put electronic devices down and keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street. Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.…
Read MoreSummer heat — Stay safe and happy!
Summertime is a time to relax, have fun, and get things done. However, it’s important to remember that this season can also bring conditions that can be dangerous if we don’t keep safety in mind. Here are some articles we recommend reading to remind you of the dangers and to tell you what you can…
Read MoreSummer home maintenance tips
Every summer, our neighborhood is a bee hive of activity with home owners (or their contractors) busily working on their homes. It’s the best time of the year to repair, improve, organize, and clean up our homes and yards. To help you get started on your projects, here are a few articles with tips that…
Read MoreBreaking News: Water Main Break – part 3
Boil Water Advisory Lifted — But don’t drink yet! Further updates available from the West Bloomfield Police Department Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/westbloomfieldpd/ Sunday, 10-29-17 12:00 pm Boil water advisory has been lifted for West Bloomfield. However, homeowners should follow further precautions must be taken before resuming normal use of water. Oakland County — Post Boil…
Read MoreBreaking News: Water Main Break – part 2
Further updates available from the West Bloomfield Police Department Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/westbloomfieldpd/
Read MoreNational Prescription Drug Take Back Day 2017
Saturday, October 28 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and anonymous means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse and medications. Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Collection sites: West Bloomfield Township Police…
Read MoreBreaking News: Water Main Break
If you live in our area, you know that the water main break is the big local story currently. For most of that means no drinking of tap water or cooking with it until possibly Friday unless you boil it first. Businesses are impacted and everyone is inconvenienced. The information linked here is subject to…
Read MoreChange clocks & smoke alarm batteries 11/5/17
Fire departments nationwide are promoting the annual “Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery” campaign on Sunday, November 5, 2017. This simple practice of changing smoke alarm batteries can be a life-saver. Doing it when you change clocks back from daylight saving time to standard time makes is easier to remember. Since 1987, the International Association of…
Read MoreOakland County continues dog census for 2017
Is your dog licensed? The Oakland County Animal Control and Adoption Center will conduct its annual dog census to remind residents that it’s state law for dogs over the age of four months to be licensed. Through late August, 15 census workers will make their way around the county, stopping at homes where signs of…
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