Ohio’s first two human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2014 were identified Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). A 24-year-old female in Muskingum County and a 78-year-old female in Cuyahoga County have been hospitalized with encephalitis. Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain and is caused when someone is bitten by […]
State Fire Marshal Issues Warning Over “Fire Challenge”
August 8, 2014 by
The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal wants to urge Ohioans not to engage in the “fire challenge.” This challenge, recently made popular through social media, involves a person pouring a flammable liquid onto their body and then lighting themselves on fire. That person then nominates other friends to take part in […]
Consumer Tips Offered Following Russian Hacker Breach
August 7, 2014 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine encouraged consumers to change their passwords and to monitor their accounts following news that Russian hackers have stolen more than a billion user IDs and passwords. “When a security breach is announced, it is a good reminder to take steps to protect your personal information,” Attorney General DeWine said. “Even […]
Highland Student Honored for Safety Poster
August 6, 2014 by
Alice Yoshida, a sixth grader in Warren County during the 2013-2014 school year, was recognized Saturday at the Ohio State Fair as the overall state winner in a statewide poster contest. Alice’s poster (pictured at left) on lightning safety artistically illustrates a lion roaring. The heading appropriately states: When Thunder Roars Go Indoors. The Ohio […]
AAA Invites Local Caregivers to Free Summer Car Seat Check
July 28, 2014 by
Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for children, partly because nearly 75 percent of them are unbuckled or improperly secured. In an effort to keep local children safe, AAA is partnering with Safe Kids WorldwideTM to hold a summer car seat check for local parents and caregivers. On Thursday, July 31, 2014, caregivers […]
Parents Urged to Discuss Safe Driving With Teens, Review Insurance
July 28, 2014 by
With the excitement and fun of summer in full swing, Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor is urging parents and family members to discuss driving safety with their teen driver(s) and to secure adequate insurance protection. The leading cause of death for teens is car accidents and they are involved in […]
Patrol Warns Against Drinking and Driving this July Fourth
July 3, 2014 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be out in full force cracking down on impaired drivers the entire Fourth of July weekend, which begins Thursday, July 3 and ends Sunday, July 6, 2014. Their zero-tolerance policy is part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign aimed at removing impaired drivers from […]
Safety Urged When Using Novelty Fireworks
July 2, 2014 by
In an effort to reduce the number of fires and fireworks-related injuries, the Division of State Fire Marshal encourages Ohioans to attend public fireworks displays hosted by local municipalities and licensed exhibitors this July 4th holiday. “The best way for Ohioans to prevent fireworks injuries is to attend a licensed, professional fireworks exhibition,” said State […]
Tips Offered for being Prepared for Electric Outages
June 30, 2014 by
With summer approaching, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is reminding consumers of important outage preparation information. While the electric distribution system in Ohio is typically safe and reliable, service interruptions can result from weather conditions such as thunderstorms, high winds or snow storms. The PUCO offers these tips for being prepared in the […]
Officials Urge Thunderstorm and Flood Safety This Week
June 26, 2014 by
This week is National Lightning Safety Awareness Week. Not only are citizens encouraged to know what to do before, during and after severe thunder and lightning storms, but they should prepare for all summer weather hazards, including tornadoes and floods. Residents in Brunswick, Medina County continue cleanup efforts after this week’s tornado and severe storms. […]
