Trails have difficulty levels associated with them. Planning a trail is based on your hiking experience, what you can comfortably fit in a backpack based on what you might need for specific equipment, food, water, and your physical ability to carry that pack. Terrain is an important consideration. Be sure you can handle steep hills, and the environment in terms of temperature, humidity, special equipment needed. And don’t forget to check the altitude you will be going into. Generally, if you are living in the Tucson valley, a climb over 8,000 feet can put you at risk of altitude sickness. And it’s always a good idea to hike with a friend. Not only to be safe, but to share the experience with. Talking with one another along the way is a very easy way of monitoring your breathing and setting a comfortable pace for the hike. This month we will talk about desert pests. A pest can simply be a nuisance or can be dangerous. Any bite from any of the creatures in this article should be seen by medical personnel for advice, consultation, or treatment. We hope that you will learn something new and something that will help you avoid a bite or injury from one of our desert neighbors. However, if you are bitten by any desert creature and are concerned contact your Professional Health Care Provider for medical guidance immediately. Wildfires, along with their tremendous toll of human lives and injury, property destruction, destruction of forests and eco and biosystems, have been all too common in recent years. It has become apparent to experts who study fires and to the millions of people who live in wildfire areas that these fires are, unfortunately, no longer uncommon. A multifaceted approach to wildfire management encompasses amongst many other goals, prevention of wildfires, training to assure firefighter expertise, and identifying populations and property most at risk in proximity to wildfire zones. Nutrition and food preparation are an essential part of our daily routines. Mealtime with friends and family represents a time of enjoying a meal, sharing conversation, and being with people we value. Whether we are cooking for one person or 10 people, getting the meal safely to the table, represents a combination of good habits, planning, and awareness of cooking “Do’s and Don’ts”. Your ability to get out of your home during a fire depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and Advanced escape planning Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two minutes to escape safely once a smoke alarm sounds. That is if your alarms are working! Check your alarms monthly. Smoke alarms should be present in every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area. You should have alarms on every level of the home. Bring everyone in your household together and “Make a Plan.” Walk through your home and inspect all the possible exits and escape routes. Households with children should consider drawing a floor plan of your home, marking two ways out of each room, including windows and doors. There is something about the winter months and curling up with a good book by the fireplace. But did you know that heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths? With a few simple safety tips… Christmas decorations often are associated with the magic of Christmas lights and Christmas trees. Following a few safety recommendations can prevent fire and electrical mishaps, preserving these happy memories. Thanksgiving cooking is synonymous with home holiday celebrations. It is no coincidence therefore, that Thanksgiving is also the number one day of the year for home cooking fires. The most common reason for indoor and outdoor cooking fires is unattended food on the stovetop, BBQ grill, or the deep fryer. This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association, encourages the fire service to educate their communities about the different sounds smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms make and actions to take if an alarm sounds. … Falls are a leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries in people aged 65 and older. Typically, fall injuries are fractures which occur both to the upper and lower extremities, and vertebrae. Head injuries also can occur. The immediate…It’s that time again, to remind you of some HIKING SAFETY TIPS
Desert Pests & Snake Bites
“Only We Can Prevent Wildfires”
Cooking Up Some Kitchen Safety
What is Your Plan?
Heating Safety
Christmas Holiday Fire Safety
Thanksgiving Safety Tips
Fire Prevention Week
Fall Prevention is Everyone’s Concern