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5-Minute Message: Lucky You

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, we often hear the phrase “the luck o’ the Irish”, and images of ‘”lucky shamrocks” abound. Many people think of luck as something that is stumbled upon accidentally, like a pot of gold, but others align with the popular saying “Luck is simply Preparation meeting Opportunity.”  For this St. Patrick’s Day, cultivate your luck with a little preparedness and a dash of optimism. Do any of the following to feel confident before an emergency:

• Carry a whistle, flashlight, programmed cell phone, CUE card
• Choose comfortable shoes
• Review in your head some helpful response tips, such as the proper way to use a fire extinguisher: P.A.S.S. (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep).

If you do experience an emergency, some people will say how “lucky you were”, others will recognize it as simply being prepared to prosper!

5-Minute Message: Fire Season

The summer heat and dry weather increase our fire dangers, so take some simple steps to increase the confidence and readiness of your staff to respond appropriately to a fire.

Keep the right fire tools to respond, just in case — AND have directions for use clearly spelled out.  You’ll notice many of the best fire response tools are plentiful and fairly accessible.  Make sure your people know what’s available and how/when to use these resources:

-    Fire Extinguishers (use ABC models for most household fires)
-    Water: hose, bucket or other source (NOT for grease or electrical fires!)
-    Baking soda (NOT flour or other cooking products)
-    Wet blankets or towels
-    Specialty fire-retardant blanket
-    When appropriate, a simple cover, such as for small pan fires
-    Sand or dirt, with a bucket and shovel

National Night Out

For 25 years, the first Tuesday of August has been National Night Out. Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), this far-reaching community safety event is promoted as “America’s Night Out Against Crime.” Crime prevention and emergency preparedness are often considered as separate efforts, but they share a great deal. Two tools especially support both goals: keychain whistles and flashlights. These can be used to warn/alert, direct traffic, signal for help, or simply to communicate (Remember: 1=Yes, 2=No, 3=Help!). People armed with whistles and flashlights are more prepared to address the immediate threats of crime and the potential threats posed by other disasters. Look for opportunities to leverage this common ground: bulk purchasing, co-branding, partnering on events, and cross-training are a few options.

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