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| | | 3/30/2010 | Fire hydrants need to be kept clear in the snowy weather. Please shovel around any fire hydrant on or near your property to allow easy access for the Fire Department in the event it is needed. Safety is everyone's responsibility! |
| | | Center for Disease Control - Info on H1N1 Flu |
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| | | H1N1 Vaccine Clinic at Craddock Elementary School | The Portage County Health Department will hold an H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinic at Craddock Elementary School, 105 Hurd Road in Aurora on Tuesday, January 26th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.co.portage.oh.us/H1N1.htm or call the Health Dept. at 330-296-9919. The vaccine is free. |
| | | Portage County Health Dept. H1N1 Vaccine Clinics Calendar | |
| | | Aurora Fire Department Annual Blood Drive | We will be holding our annual blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross on Thursday, December 24, 2009 from 8:00 - 2:00 p.m. Help make this drive a success and stop up at Fire Station #1, 65 W. Pioneer Trail. After donating blood, you're welcome to have some of the Chief's Firehouse Chili!!!!!!
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 | | | Pool Safety Tips from Akron Children's Hospital | Important safety tips for swimming pool safetry from Akron Children's Hospital. Being prepared means keeping children safe. Read the article attached to make sure you are doing everything necessary to make it a fun and safe summer! |
| | | July 4th Fireworks | This year's Independence Day Fireworks will be on Sunday, July 5th at Sunny Lake Park. The entertainment begins at 6 p.m. with the fireworks beginning at dusk (approximately 9:45 p.m.) |
| | | Fireworks Safety Tips | |
| | | Confirmed case of the H1N1 flu virus in Portage County | The Portage County Combined General Health District confirmed that there is a case of the H1N1 flu virus in the county. Read the attached release for more information. |
| | | Ohio's Child Passenger Safety Law has changed..... | Every child under 8 years old must ride in a booster seat or other appopriate child safety seat unless the child is 4'9" or taller. Every child from 8 - 15 years old who is not secured in a car seat must be secured in the vehicle's seat belt. A six month warning period starts on 10/7/09 with full enforcement beginning 4/7/10. Children under 13 years old should ride in the back seat. |
| | | Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak Information | The U.S. Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control are working to provide important information about the recall of certain peanut butter and peanut-containing products that are associated with this outbreak. Go to www.cdc.gov/socialmedia for the most current information and updates. |
| | | Akron Children's Hospital conducts burn study | Akron Children's Hospital conducts study aimed at improving care for burn patients. See release attached. |
| | | Spring brings severe weather threats -look below for the link for weather awareness. | As the severe weather season approaches, refresh your knowledge of weather awareness by clicking on the link below. Make a safety plan and review the tornado facts provided by the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness. |
| | | March 8, 2009 is the time to change your clocks and the batteries in your smoke detectors | We're changing back to daylight saving time - this is the time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors. Smoke detectors save lives. |
| | | July is National Fireworks Safety Month | The National Council on Fireworks Safety is a charitable organization dedicated to the safe enjoyment of fireworks in the United States. See their link below for their safety message and safety video. Please have a happy and safe Fourth! |
| | | Make Time for Safety | A link for kids to learn how to stay safe and to test their safety smarts. Click below on the Risk Watch link. |
| | | Ohio Pandemic Influenza Information | Pandemic flu is when a new influenza virus appears or emerges in the human population and causes a global outbreak of the disease. The State of Ohio Security Task Force formed a Pandemic Flu Coordinating Committee in 2005 to address the importance of preparedness on all levels within the state. Visit the website listed below for tips on what you can do, vaccines and medications and information on bird and animal issued. The website also provides fact sheets and other online resources related to this concern. Visit ohiopandemicflu.gov for more information. |
| | | November 12 Topic for Winter Weather Safety Week | A public information statement from the National Weather Service regarding the climatology of Ohio and Northwestern Pennsylvania. Click on the attachment to read today's topic. |
| | | November 13th Winter Weather Topic | Freezing rain. |
| | | November 14th Winter Weather Topic | Be prepared before the storm hits. |
| | | November 15th Winter Weather Topic | Be safe during (and after) the storm. |
| | | November 16th Winter Weather Topic | The new formula for computing wind chill. |
| | | Ohio Winter Safety Week | Ohio Winter Safety Week 2007 will be held from November 11th - 17th. The National Weather Service in Cleveland will issue public information statements on weather terminology or safety procedures. Check each day to benefit from this valuable information. |
| | | FLU SHOT CLINIC RESCHEDULED | THE FLU SHOT CLINIC SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 30TH HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 19TH FROM 10:30 TO 11:30 AT AURORA FIRE STATION #1 65 W. PIONEER TRAIL |