With the state’s temperatures expected to be dangerously low through the weekend, state officials urge Ohioans to prepare themselves, their households and their vehicles for brutal winter weather. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) 24-hour wind chill temperature forecast, the majority of Ohio will experience wind chill temperatures -20 degrees. To help prepare for […]
State Fire Marshal urges Ohioans to be fire safe during extreme temperatures
January 7, 2015 by
As the temperatures across Ohio continue to dip to extreme lows, State Fire Marshal Larry L. Flowers is asking all residents to make sure their homes are fire safe. Many fire incidents during this time of the year are preventable as long as Ohioans take the right precautions. “It may be tempting to use alternative […]
Winter weather is here, Ohioans urged to have a plan to weather the cold, prevent falls and check on neighbors
January 6, 2015 by
After a mild December, January is bringing winter weather to Ohio, with a blast of snow and cold temperatures forecasted for most of the state over the next few days. Because older adults are at increased risk of complications from cold and snow, the Ohio Department of Aging encourages all Golden Buckeyes to have a […]
PUCO offers five tips for safe home heating
January 5, 2015 by
With the bitterly cold weather this week, it’s a good time for a reminder to safely heat your home. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) offers the following home heating safety reminders. Have your furnace, vents, flues and chimneys inspected by a qualified repair person. This should be done once a year. Never use […]
Patrol to target impaired drivers this Holiday Season
December 24, 2014 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be out in full force this holiday season removing dangerous and impaired drivers in an effort to reduce fatal and injury crashes. In Ohio in 2013, 24 people died in 23 crashes between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. Of those crashes, four were OVI-related, resulting in five deaths. […]
State reminds bars, restaurants and party hosts to follow the law this holiday season
December 23, 2014 by
As the holiday parties get into full swing, agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit would like to remind bars, restaurants and party hosts to keep their guests’ safety in mind. “If the permit holders and party hosts follow these reminders, they are contributing to making this holiday season safer for everyone,” said Enforcement Commander Eric […]
Ohioans urged to protect themselves against holiday mishaps with adequate insurance protection
December 22, 2014 by
The winter holidays are a time to focus on friends and family, not to worry if your insurance is adequate. As you prepare to celebrate this special season, Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor suggests you review your insurance policies to ensure you have protection against bad-luck events that could arise. “The […]
Study says scooters and other toys sending more kids to emergency rooms
December 8, 2014 by
Scooters take kids everywhere fast – including the emergency room. More than 3.2 million kids visited emergency rooms between 1990 and 2011 because of injuries linked to toys of all types, according to a new study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. The trend isn’t good: The injury rate jumped 40 percent over the study […]
State Fire Marshal urges Ohioans to decorate safely for holidays
December 5, 2014 by
Many of us will be decorating our homes for the holidays, and State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers wants to offer Ohioans some tips that can help keep families throughout the state safe during this time of the year. “Used properly, these can be important family traditions. Make sure the decorations you put up in your […]
STEADY U Ohio offers “savvy and safe” holiday shopping tips for seniors
November 28, 2014 by
As holiday shopping season gets into full swing, the STEADY U Ohio initiative reminds Ohioans that there are things they can do to prevent falls during the hustle and bustle of bargain hunting. Older adults are at increased risk for falls and fall-related injuries, and the chances of a fall go up when we are […]
