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Make a floor plan of your home ...
- Identify safe places to go in case of fire, hurricane or flood
- Practice a fire drill
Check your cupboards. Do you have these items? If not, pick them up at the grocery store this week.
- 1 gallon water (one for each member of the family)
- 1 can of meat, fruit and vegetables each for each family member (remember special foods for special diets, if needed)
- 2 rolls of toilet paper
- Extra toothbrush
- Travel size toothpaste
More weekly ideas ...
Running off the road can run into trouble
October 17, 2009
According to the Maine DOT, running off the road accounted for about 25% (over 9,000) of all crashes in Maine in 2005, resulting in more than 50% (91) of all traffic deaths. Always drive at a safe speed. Slow down in bad weather or bad road conditions. Focus on driving—avoid distractions. Be well rested and don’t drink and drive! Slow down and pay attention in work zones and remember...always wear your seat belt!
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- November 24, 2009: Go over the river and through the woods -- safely
- November 23, 2009: Slow down and get there faster
- November 22, 2009: Sometimes asking for help is a sign of strength
- November 21, 2009: Help your first responders by helping yourself
- November 20, 2009: Sometimes your parents actually are right
- November 19, 2009: Remember agencies who help in emergencies
- November 18, 2009: When your carbon monoxide alarm goes off, know what to do
- November 17, 2009: Carbon monoxide safety is important outside your home as well as inside
- November 16, 2009: Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless killer
- November 15, 2009: Carbon monoxide alarms can save a life
- November 14, 2009: Rain, rain and more rain ... no matter what the season
- November 13, 2009: Make this Friday the 13th your lucky day
- November 12, 2009: Help your pet with his emergency plan
- November 11, 2009: Today is Veterans Day: Keep faith by keeping safe
- November 10, 2009: Floods aren't just for springtime
- November 9, 2009: Where does your water come from?
- November 8, 2009: Listen to all that talk about the weather
- November 7, 2009: If you're a man, pay attention
- November 6, 2009: If heavy snow is coming, think lights out
- November 5, 2009: Warmth comes in layers
- November 4, 2009: Your car needs a winter survival kit.
- November 3, 2009: You have a vote. Use it.
- November 2, 2009: Widow-makers have the right name
- November 1, 2009: Slow down before you slip and slide
- October 31, 2009: Watch out for ghosts and goblins
- October 30, 2009: Feed your car, avoid a freezing
- October 29, 2009: Look out below!
- October 28, 2009: The layered look is in ....
- October 27, 2009: Haevy wet snow + wind = lights out
- October 26, 2009: Speed kills, not snow or ice
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