No Advisory/Ban
As of September 13 @ 12:00
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Here’s some holiday safety tips to keep you safe as you enjoy the holidays:
Oh Deer!
Did you know that November is deer mating season? That means drivers run a high risk for collisions with deer and other wildlife. Animal-vehicle collisions are two times more likely in November than any other month of the year.
Use these 9 tips to avoid animal strikes and minimize their impact:
One of the most common calls we receive is for traumatic injuries.
Traumatic injury is damage to the body caused by external force. This may be caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and other causes.
One of the most preventable of these, traumatic head injuries are a result of a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury.
Preventing sports-related head injuries: Buy and use helmets or protective head gear approved for specific sports. In addition to other safety apparel or gear, helmets or head gear should be worn at all times for: Softball, Cycling, Football, Hockey, Horseback riding, Skateboards/Scooters, Skiing and Wrestling.
General prevention tips
Preventing other head injuries
Until next month, stay safe!
We often get asked “when should I call 9-1-1”, here’s some tips:
When should you call 9-1-1?
Call 9-1-1 immediately if you experience:
When in doubt, call 9-1-1!
If you're not sure whether extra help is needed, call 9-1-1 and the trained dispatcher will help advise you. It is better to be safe and let the 9-1-1 call taker determine if you need emergency assistance.
What to do if you call 9-1-1 by mistake:
If you call by mistake, do not hang up, just stay on the line and tell the dispatcher that everything is OK. If you hang up, they may send help to your location to investigate if there is a problem.
Finally, please do not phone the fire hall or send a social media message to alert to an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Until next month, stay safe!
The Fire Ban for Redwood Meadows has been lifted effective immediately.
Please remember that fire pits of any size require a permit from the town site. Permit application forms can be downloaded here.