Category Archives: Safety Tips

Fireworks in July

fireworksWith Independence Day and Pioneer Day festivities in July, here are the restrictions on fireworks for Fairpark residents. Fireworks are allowed July 1-7 and July
21-27 from 11 AM to 11 PM, with fireworks allowed until midnight on the night of the 4th and the 24th.

Be sure to place your used fireworks in a bucket of water for at least 12 hours before throwing them away. Parents are encouraged to supervise children when using fireworks. Keep a 30-foot clearance in all directions from fireworks.
If a firework does not light, do not attempt to re-light the firework or put it in your water bucket—let it sit for an extended period before going near it.

Winter is Coming… Make Sure You are Prepared!

·         Drive Safely in the Snow

o   ​Driving in the winter means changes in the way you drive. Snow, sleet and ice can lead to hazardous road conditions. Prepare your vehicle for the upcoming winter season with these helpful tips.

·         Avoid Strain while Shovelingwintersafety1

o   ​Shoveling snow is a major winter activity in many parts of the United States. Taking a few precautions can help you prevent unnecessary pain and suffering. 

·         Treat Frostbite Immediately

o   ​Use first aid to help someone who may have hypothermia or frostbite. Online and classroom courses are available through NSC.

·         Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

o   Carbon monoxide detectors save lives, but less than one-third of American homes have one installed.   Install one today.

o   Replace the battery for your home’s CO detector each spring and fall.

o   Do not heat your home with a gas range or oven.

o   Never run a car or truck inside an attached garage.

·         What to Wear

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Halloween Safety Tips

safehalloweenThanks to the Salt Lake City Police Department, here are 15 tips for keeping your kids safe for Halloween!

1. Carry a flashlight. It can get dark and spooky out there!
2. Travel in a group and make sure all children are accompanied by an adult or responsible teenager at all times!
3. Stay on lit sidewalks and always walk, don’t run.
4. Wear light clothing with reflective marking on it, so cars can see you!
5. Only approach houses that are well lit.
6. Never enter a stranger’s home or car!
7. Only cross the street on designated cross walks, obey traffic signals, and cross only at corners — never from between parked cars.
8. If you have a mask make sure you can see properly and remove it when walking between houses. (Or wear face makeup so you can see at all time!)
9. Don’t approach or pet any unknown pets or animals.
10. Be polite when “Trick-or-Treating.” Say thank you!
11. Check your child’s treats for opened or tampered candy before allowing them to
consume anything!
12. Make sure children are wearing comfortable shoes.
13. Set a time for “Trick-or-Treaters” to be home.
14. Make sure costumes are short enough to prevent children from tripping or
falling.
15. Allow children to carry only flexible knives, swords, or other props.

School Bus Safety Reminder

School is well under way for our children.  Here are a couple of safety tips regarding school vehicles that transport our children to school each day:

  • If you are approaching a school bus with flashing yellow lights, proceed with the normal caution required by school zones.
  • If the school bus is displaying flashing red lights, you must stop (unless the bus is traveling in the opposite direction on a divided highway).

Drive Safely as it gets Darker

Daylight Saving Time ends every year on the first Sunday in November. This means it starts to get darker earlier. As we set our clocks backward by one hour in most areas of the country, here are some tips for driving at night.teen-driver-safety-8

1. Reduce your speed and increase your following distances.

2. If there is any doubt, turn your headlights on. Lights will make it easier for other drivers to see you.

3. When following another vehicle, keep your headlights on low beam so you don’t blind the driver ahead of you.

4. Avoid glare from oncoming bright headlights by watching the right edge of the road and using it as a steering guide.

A full list of night driving tips can be accessed here.