At a press conference at the state Public Health Lab, Governor Doug Ducey today announced a list of new actions to support hospitals and medical professionals and combat the spread of COVID-19. Arizona will invest $25 million to bolster hospital staffing in the midst of rising cases nationwide and reward frontline medical workers for their dedication. Arizona Director of Health Services Dr. Cara Christ also announced new guidance for holiday gatherings to help Arizonans make smart decisions and … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces $25 Million For Medical Professionals, Additional Safety Measures
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Maintaining Fireplace Safety
I don’t know about you, but fall always makes me think about my fireplace. I use it a lot during the winter to heat my house, as I’m sure many of you do, too. But as much as I like the efficiency of a fireplace, I also know it can be a dangerous thing if not cared for properly. Statistics show that fireplaces cause more than 68,000 house fires annually. Without proper maintenance and cleaning, newspaper kindling can quickly turn into a disaster by causing thick, black smoke and carbon … [Read more...] about Maintaining Fireplace Safety
Good Visibility Important for Halloween Safety
These safety tips are offered by Barnett Dulaney Perkins Eye Center. On Halloween, an assortment of ballerinas, clowns, ghosts, and other goblins will have their eyes on just one thing—candy. Roaming dimly lit neighborhoods is part of the fun for children in pursuit of treats, but it can also be dangerous. Trick-or-treaters and parents need to remember that on Halloween, to be safe, you must be seen. Studies have shown that a child’s risk of injury or death as a result of being … [Read more...] about Good Visibility Important for Halloween Safety
Infant CPR and Safety
May 15 6-8:30 p.m. Flagstaff Medical Center’s Childbirth Education Department, in partnership with North Country HealthCare and Flagstaff Exchange Club are offering a free American Heart Association Family and Friends Infant CPR and Safety Class. The free class is offered at the North Country HealthCare Learning Center, 2920 N. 4th St., Flagstaff. The program is a two-and-a-half-hour safety course designed for parents, family, friends and caregivers of infants from newborn to … [Read more...] about Infant CPR and Safety
Flag Tech Lecture on Internet Safety
Oct. 18 6:00 p.m. Learn some of the most basic ways you can protect yourself on the internet. So many people do things that open themselves up to problems on the web without even knowing it. Today, there are thousands of websites being hacked, security breaches, computer viruses, email scams, and identity theft that frightens people. All of this can be minimized or even prevented by some simple techniques to keep yourself safe. Join us for a discussion on … [Read more...] about Flag Tech Lecture on Internet Safety
AZ Snowbowl Wins Another National Safety Award
The National Ski Area Association (NSAA) announced that the Arizona Snowbowl has won the prestigious "Best Overall Safety Award" for ski areas across the nation with less than 250,000 skier visits. This is the third consecutive year the resort has won this award. Additionally, Snowbowl participated in NSAA's 12th Annual National Safety Week, which was held January 15 - 23, 2011. "This is a huge honor to have our program named a "Best in the Industry" three years in a row," states Amanda … [Read more...] about AZ Snowbowl Wins Another National Safety Award
New Police Online Services Focus on Safety and Efficiency
The crime rate is lower in Flagstaff today than when I was first elected in 2008. That is because your public safety is my number one priority. A safe community is a productive and stable community. One of the strongest assets in Flagstaff is our City Police Department. Recently, the City Council approved an efficient new program to save you time, money and resources. In order to enhance its service to the community, while maximizing the efficient use of resources, the Flagstaff Police … [Read more...] about New Police Online Services Focus on Safety and Efficiency
