Newberry Safety Group

02/01/2024

Be Prepared!!!

there is a way to receive weather alerts and learn the risk of hazards in your area? Download the FEMA App today to receive real-time weather alerts from U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) safety tips, and information about hazards that affect your area.

📲 Download it today: fema.gov/app

12/11/2022

https://www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/seasonal-safety/winter-safety/holiday

Holiday safety is an issue that burns brightest from late November to mid-January, when families gather, parties are scheduled and travel spikes.

12/11/2022

It’s Older Driver Safety Awareness Week. According to NSC Injury Facts, the number of deaths involving older drivers has increased 20% in the last decade. Let’s promote and help to on the road. NSC offers a defensive driving course for mature drivers that is 100% online, is engaging, interactive, and fully narrated, and can help with car insurance discounts. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/NSCMatureDriverTraining.

Learn more about NSC Injury Facts mature driver estimates here: https://bit.ly/NSCRoadwayIFMatureDriver. American Occupational Therapy Association - AOTA

09/29/2018

https://www.tsa.gov/blog/2018/09/25/tsa-week-review-august-27th-september-9th

The item you see pictured here is designed to look exactly like an improvised explosive device (IED). This is why after our officer spotted it on the X-ray image, six checkpoint lanes were immediately closed. Travelers were moved to a safe distance to keep them out of harm’s way while the Port Aut...

09/26/2018

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSFEMA/bulletins/20fc9a2?reqfrom=share

To view previous editions of the Mitigation Minute, visit the HMA Communications webpage and select “Mitigation Minute” from the drop down menu.

09/26/2018

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSFEMA/bulletins/20f997e?reqfrom=share

Interested applicants should complete and submit an application via email to [email protected]. Applications are due by September 28, 2018. The application is available for download at https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/126699. Please share this information with ot...

03/29/2018

www.homeadvisor.com/r/flash-flood-safety-and-damage-prevention/

Flooding is a possibility anywhere due to heavy rains, melting snow and rising water levels. Plan and protect your home with these tips:

03/22/2018

www.campussafetymagazine.com/safety/shooting-great-mills-high-school/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=content&eid=400263867&bid=2042892

The school resource officer exchanged gunfire with the student shooter after he shot and injured two other students, one of whom is in critical condition.

03/22/2018

www.consumerreports.org/recalls/kidde-recalls-dual-sensor-smoke-detectors/

Kidde recalls dual-sensor smoke detectors due to a manufacturing flaw. Get the news on the recall of almost 500,000 Kidde smoke alarms from Consumer Reports.

11/17/2017

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According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires and frying food increases the risk. Keep your family safe by following these five safety tips:

11/12/2017

content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSFEMA/bulletins/1c385d1?reqfrom=share

According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), cooking is the main cause of home fires. Also, the peak day for home cooking fires is Thanksgiving.