The holiday season is here, and State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers wants to remind Ohioans of some safety tips that can help during this time of the year. Many of us will be cooking for family and guests, and Thanksgiving Day can increase the likelihood of such a fire. “Cooking is the leading cause of […]
Patrol Reminds Drivers to Wear Safety Belts this Thanksgiving Holiday
November 25, 2014 by
In anticipation of increased traffic during the Thanksgiving holiday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to buckle up every trip, every time. Properly wearing a safety belt is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash. In addition, remember to follow all traffic laws and not drive […]
Ohio Investigative Unit Warns Vendors to Obey Liquor Laws
November 24, 2014 by
The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) and the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Liquor Control (DLC) have teamed up to remind liquor permit holders to help keep this holiday season safe. “Ohio retail businesses that sell alcohol must be extra vigilant during this holiday season and practice safe and responsible […]
Ohioans Reminded to be Fire Safe During Winter Months
November 19, 2014 by
The first significant snow of the season has hit Ohio, and State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers wants to remind Ohioans that that there is increased risk for home fires when the weather turns bad. However, many of these fires are preventable and citizens can reduce their risks of becoming a fire casualty by identifying potential […]
Older Ohioans at Increased Risk for Complications from Snow and Cold
November 18, 2014 by
The first significant snowfall of winter 2014-15 is on the ground in most of the state, and temperatures and wind chill are in record-low territory. The Ohio Department of Aging reminds all Ohioans that our bodies react differently to extreme conditions as we age. Among other factors, older adults are at higher risk because they […]
First Taste of Winter Weather a Reminder to Get Prepared
November 17, 2014 by
The forecast for the next several days looks more like January than November and is a not-so-subtle reminder that winter is coming. The Ohio Department of Aging joins the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness in promoting Nov. 16-22, 2014, as Winter Safety Awareness Week, and encourages older Ohioans and their caregivers to take steps […]
Ohioans Advised to Review Insurance, Prepare Property and Vehicles for Winter
November 17, 2014 by
Taking a few extra steps before winter sets in will help keep you safer and less at risk of incurring damage to your property and vehicle, said Ohio’s Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Director Mary Taylor. Ohio’s Winter Safety Awareness Week is Nov. 16-22 and the Ohio Department of Insurance and other partners in the Ohio […]
Time Change: Fire Marshal Encourages Checking Smoke Detectors and Making a Escape Plan
October 31, 2014 by
State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers is reminding Ohioans to make a potentially lifesaving change when they move their clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 2: Change the batteries in your smoke alarms. In conjunction with Ohio’s fire departments, the Division of State Fire Marshal encourages Ohioans to make a habit of changing the batteries […]
Extra Traffic Patrols for Halloween: Safety Tips and Times for Trick-or-Treat
October 29, 2014 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey says his office will be participating in a countywide traffic detail targeting speed and alcohol related violations for Halloween. Deputies will be conducting extra traffic enforcement and patrol on October 31st for Trick-Or-Treat night. The following is the area Trick-or-Treat schedule: Prospect Village – October 30th 5pm to 6:30pm Parade […]
ODOT Halloween Study Warns of Goblins, Ghouls and Car Crashes
October 28, 2014 by
With Halloween creeping up fast, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) says a new safety analysis may send chills down the backs of both parents and drivers alike. ODOT says the analysis shows that the likelihood of pedestrians and bicyclists getting hit by a vehicle increases 35 percent during the last seven days of October. […]
