May 11, 2011 | Community Information
Nuclear power plants use the heat generated from nuclear fission in a contained environment to convert water to steam, which powers generators to produce electricity. Nuclear power plants operate in most states in the country and produce about 20 percent of the...
May 8, 2011 | Community Information
People often don’t know when it’s right to use 911, so we are running these short video’s on our site to assist. NENA [National Emergency Number Association] released a series of these videos containing key messages aimed at helping the public...
May 7, 2011 | Community Information
Heat Cramps Muscular pains and spasms due to heavy exertion. Heat Exhaustion Typically occurs when people exercise heavily or work in a hot, humid place where body fluids are lost through heavy sweating. . If not treated, the victim’s condition will worsen. Heat...
May 5, 2011 | Community Information
Each year, more than 4,000 Americans die and more than 25,000 are injured in fires, many of which could be prevented. To protect yourself, it is important to understand the basic characteristics of fire. Fire spreads quickly; there is no time to gather valuables or...
May 3, 2011 | Community Information
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May 2, 2011 | Community Information
Make a Family Emergency Plan. Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to know how you will contact one another, how you will get back together and what you will do in case of an emergency. Plan places where your family will meet, both...
