Swimming Pool Safety
Did you know 69% of young children who drown were not expected to be in or near water? It only takes a moment. A child or weak swimmer can drown in the time it takes to reply to a text, check a fishing line or apply sunscreen. Death and injury from drownings happen every day […]
West Point Hurricane Evacuation Route
Hurricane season is here, and we want to ensure you’re prepared. Thank you to the Town of West Point you can be prepared with this Virginia Hurricane Evacuation Guide that was prepared by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. Hard copies of this guide will be available in Town Hall in downtown West Point. Other […]
Boating Season Is Here: Are You Keeping Safe?
Keeping everybody safe while out on the water. Boats can be a great source of summer fun and leisure. But boaters, swimmers, and marina staff must be aware of dangers in and around the water. Electrical hazards and carbon monoxide (CO) bring unique risks to the boating world. Learn to protect people and pets from […]
Vacation Rental Safety
Many enjoy renting homes or apartments for vacation. These rentals are not regulated like hotels and motels. Practice home safety in rentals just like you do at home. To ensure the safety of your family while at your vacation rental, be sure: Everyone knows the address of the rental. Everyone knows two ways out of […]
Wildfires in Virginia – Keeping Your House Safe
Every year, wildfires burn across the U.S., and more and more people are living where wildfires are a real risk. Virginia’s leading cause of wildfire is escaped debris burning. By working together, residents can make their own property — and their neighborhood — much safer from wildfire. Here are five actionable steps you can take […]
Lawn Equipment Operations Safety & Tips
Operating lawn equipment can be a dangerous task. To avoid injury from operating lawn equipment and protect your body from materials that are ejected mowing equipment and from being caught in moving parts, it is important to wear the appropriate clothing and equipment. Proper Clothing and Equipment While Operating Lawn Equipment Close-fitting clothes and no […]
Today’s Forecast: Thunderstorms
As the temperature begins to rise, and with springs arrival comes the potential for the chances of severe weather. Don’t wait until the day of the storm to begin protecting yourself and your property. Know the differences between watches and warnings: Watches – severe weather is possible and conditions are favorable for severe weather. Warnings […]
Poison Control: Detergent Pods
Detergent pods. Whether it’s for your laundry or dishwasher, detergent pods come in an array of bright colors. They’re ‘squishy’ and ‘fun sized’ and quite appealing to children, and very dangerous. While poison centers receive many calls each year about children getting into all kinds of laundry detergents, experts recognize that highly concentrated single-load liquid […]
Off Road Vehicle Safety
The dangers of riding off-road vehicles (OHVs) are real and include overturning, collisions and occupant ejection. CPSC’s latest data show an annual average of more than 700 deaths and an estimated 100,000 emergency department-treated injuries involving OHVs. From 2016 through 2018, there were 2,211 deaths in the United States associated with OHVs, which includes all-terrain […]
Staying Safe Near Downed Power Lines
If you come across a downed power line, always assume the line is live and dangerous. Power lines can energize the ground up to 35 feet in diameter, that’s about three car lengths. If the ground is wet, it could be even more. Immediately call 911 to report the downed line. Never try to move […]