We love to see it. As temperatures rise, remember to stay safe and hydrated!
Over 1.5 million cans of emergency drinking water will be distributed to volunteer fire departments across the U.S. this year, thanks to a partnership between the NVFC and Anheuser-Busch.
A wide variety of both natural and human-made occurrences can impact the safety of our drinking water. Sometimes they emerge suddenly, and sometimes they are years or decades in the making. Take good care, Louisiana! #aquatruwater #idealliving https://lnkd.in/g9aX44Xm
Today July 25th is World Drowning Prevention day. In April 2021, the UN recognised the devastating impact of drowning, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. They called for a united effort across various sectors to prevent these deaths. This historic resolution established World Drowning Prevention Day to raise awareness to improve water safety. Remember that “every drowning is preventable” and “ anyone can drown, no one should” This is exactly why water safety is crucial to help save lives. • If you see someone in difficulty in the Water call 112/999 and ask for the Coastguard who will coordinate with responding agencies • If you are unsure of the location, look for landmarks or signs • Do not hang up, stay on the line and also shout for help. • Entering the water to try save someone should be a last resort. • Shout and Encourage them to stay calm and to try swim to the bank or shore. • Look around for life saving equipment such as ring buoys and throw lines. • Your Coat or Long branches from trees can be used to reach the person and a football can help keep them afloat. If you enter the water, do not panic, try to float on your back and call out for help using your arms to steer you towards the bank or shore. For More information visit: www.watersafety.ie and www.rnli.org #RespectTheWater #knowwhatyouaregettinginto #watersafetyireland #DrowningPreventionDay Kildare County Council Water Safety Ireland Roger Sweeney
Today is #WorldDrowningPreventionDay 🌊 At Blue Ridge Risk Partners, we recognize the critical importance of water safety and the need for preventative measures to save lives. Drowning is a global issue that impacts countless families and communities every year. Together, we can make a difference and reduce the risks associated with water activities. Let's spread awareness and promote water safety within our communities. Here are a few tips to prevent you or your loved ones from drowning: #watersafety #drowningprevention #riskmanagement
🔥 Important Notice: Louisiana Statewide Burn Ban 🔥 A statewide burn ban has been put in place across Louisiana due to the current high fire risk and extreme weather conditions. 1. No Outdoor Burning: During the burn ban, avoid all outdoor burning, including yard waste, brush, leaves, and campfires. 2. Dispose Properly: Instead of burning, use alternative methods to dispose of yard waste, such as composting or utilizing designated disposal facilities. 3. Report Suspicious Activity: If you observe unauthorized burning or suspicious activities, report them to the appropriate authorities immediately. 4. Fire Safety Equipment: Make sure fire safety equipment, like extinguishers and hoses, is readily available in case of emergencies. 5. Be Mindful of Smoking: If smoking is allowed in designated areas, ensure that cigarette butts are properly extinguished and disposed of in designated containers. 6. Prevent Sparks: Avoid activities that could potentially cause sparks, such as outdoor welding or using machinery that might generate heat. 7. Fire Prevention Practices: Maintain a defensible space around your property by clearing dry vegetation and ensuring proper maintenance. The safety of our communities, wildlife, and environment is of utmost importance, and this burn ban is a necessary step to prevent potential wildfires and protect our surroundings. Let's all do our part to comply with this ban and spread the word to ensure everyone is informed. Stay safe and take care! https://lnkd.in/g3VeyXr2 Louisiana%20State,remain%20in%20effect%20until%20rescinded #LouisianaBurnBan #StaySafe #ProtectOurState
With severe drought conditions expected to continue into the fall, protecting our drinking water is more important than ever. Vancouver is blessed to have high-quality, reliable drinking water supplied through Metro Vancouver thanks to dedicated reservoirs, world-class treatment facilities and rigorous testing. Our drinking water is needed for many uses - cooking, cleaning, showering, flushing toilets, fighting fires and drinking! Abiding by watering restrictions is one of the best ways you can help ensure everyone has enough drinking water through the drier months. Our region experiences a 50% increase in drinking water use during warmer months, attributed primarily to lawn watering. Lawns will enter a dormant state if not watered and return lush in the fall during rain. Learn more about watering restrictions: https://ow.ly/1i3F50PIWcg Report water violations via the Van311 app or by calling 3-1-1.
Protect our drinking water during a snowstorm. Here’s what you can do: ❄️ Shovel First 🧂 Use Less Salt 🧹 After the storm, sweep it up and reuse it next time! Let's reduce our winter salt use to protect our drinking water, fish, and infrastructure! #wintersaltsmart #saltsmart #potomacriver #waterquality
Protect our drinking water during a snowstorm. Here’s what you can do: ❄️ Shovel First 🧂 Use Less Salt 🧹 After the storm, sweep it up and reuse it next time! Let's reduce our winter salt use to protect our drinking water, fish, and infrastructure! #wintersaltsmart #saltsmart #potomacriver #waterquality
🔥 Since 2017, a transformative effort has been underway in the U.S. as it pertains to drinking water safety and #wildfire disaster response and recovery. Public works and water utility professionals in #California, #Oregon, #Hawaii, #Colorado, and elsewhere have transformed their public safety decision-making approaches. This was first catalyzed by the City of Santa Rosa, California in 2017 when post-wildfire hazardous waste drinking water chemical contamination was discovered. https://lnkd.in/eY5jNsr. And then in other states, including Colorado, it was subsequently discovered https://lnkd.in/gXKUBE_w. Transformational upgrades in public #safety decision-making occurred because of public works and utility professional leaders. 🔵 Multiple state agencies and the USEPA have supported this transformation: https://lnkd.in/ggQKVahc 🔵 Public health departments have also embraced this need for improving decision-making support post-wildfire: https://lnkd.in/gUwnmmq3 🔵 Even the U.S. FEMA changed policy to address this emergent drinking water safety issue: https://lnkd.in/g35ijnVu. ==== 👩🚒 Why do I bring this up? 👨🚒 ==== Responding to a #disaster, and taking actions based on the best available evidence, can be done in a methodical way. Harnessing this information helps leaders more rapidly bring their communities back from tragedy. We need more of this. More info will be coming soon for at: https://lnkd.in/emYNTas
Think you don't need termite protection? We're going to have to disagree. In Central Texas, termites can cause extensive damage before you even know they're there. Protect your home with Impact Pest Services before it's too late! #TermiteProtection #CentralTexas #HomeSafety #ImpactPestServices #PestControl #UrgentProtection #PreventDamage
#Cleanwater, proper #sanitation and #hygiene education are critically important to prevent the spread of disease and protect communities when climate-influenced #disasters occur. Our work to create #clean and #safewater for drinking and other household use includes #buildingwells and piping systems to prevent #waterborneillnesses and installing water stations and systems like rainwater catchment tanks. Sanitation programs include: 🚽 Building and improving sanitary toilets. 💦 Educating people on the proper hand-washing techniques. 🚰 Installing hand-washing stations next to latrines and protecting land and water sources. 🗑️ Empowering local #community #healthworkers to train residents in safe garbage and waste disposal. https://lnkd.in/entMJe4
