An article from the Aurora Advocate explaining the proper recycling and disposal of compact fluorescent light bulbs - see link below. Also a link for Ohio's EPA which addresses questions about proper disposal and handling of CFL's.

A link for kids to learn how to stay safe and to test their safety smarts.  Click below on the Risk Watch link.

Having just changed back to daylight savings time, you need to remember to change the batteries in your smoke detectors. 

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.

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.

Freezing rain.

Be prepared before the storm hits.

Be safe during (and after) the storm.

The new formula for computing wind chill.

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.

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