Agents with the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Ohio Investigative Unit are commending those parents and teens that make the “wise and mature” decision not to participate in illegal and dangerous behavior, such as providing alcohol to minors and consuming underage. “As a parent of two adult children, I can tell you this time […]
Ohioans Reminded that Flood Insurance is not Included in Standard Coverage
March 17, 2014 by
National Flood Safety Awareness Week is March 16-22, 2014 and Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor is reminding Ohioans that financial protection against flood damage is not included in a standard homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy. Flood coverage has to be purchased separately and there is a 30-day waiting period before […]
Patrol: Don’t Press your Luck this St. Patrick’s Day
March 13, 2014 by
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to designate a sober driver before the party begins. The Patrol will be working with local law enforcement to remove impaired drivers as part of the National Highway Safety Administration’s Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving campaign. St. Patrick’s Day has become a […]
Importance of Groundwater Highlighted During Awareness Week
March 12, 2014 by
It is estimated that 99% of all available fresh water is groundwater. Ground water is the water that fills cracks and other openings in beds of rock, gravel, and sand below the ground’s surface. Since about 44% of Americans rely on ground water, it’s obviously a vital resource, one that deserves our attention. This year, […]
Officials Urge Bars and Party Hosts to be Responsible during March Celebrations
March 12, 2014 by
For many Ohio restaurants and bars, St. Patrick’s Day and college basketball tournaments often mean large crowds consuming alcohol for multiple hours. Agents with the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Investigative Unit want liquor permit owners to know – Your Bar, Your Responsibility. As bar patrons participate the revelry, permit staff need to be […]
State Fire Marshal: Check Smoke Detectors & Plan Escapes with Time Change
March 7, 2014 by
State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers is reminding Ohioans to make a potentially lifesaving change when they move their clocks forward one hour on Sunday, March 9, 2014: 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 […]
Turning Point Works to Break the Cycle of Teen Dating Violence
February 10, 2014 by
February is National Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month and Turning Point says they are working hard to educate teens about the danger. According to the website BreakTheCycle.org, one in three teens and young adults experience some form of dating abuse (this statistic also holds true with adult relationships). This means that one in […]
Elders Reminded to Take Extra Care to Prevent Falls
February 5, 2014 by
Ohio’s official groundhog meteorologist, Buckeye Chuck, may not have seen his shadow, predicting an early arrival for spring weather, but that doesn’t mean that winter is done with us just yet. Forecasters warn that the artic temperatures of January may give way to significant snowfalls and ice in February. Slippery conditions can lead to a […]
Patrol: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk
January 31, 2014 by
As Super Bowl Sunday approaches and football fans across the country prepare for the game, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), along with the National Football League (NFL) and Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management (TEAM) Coalition, have joined forces with the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Ohio Traffic Safety […]
Ohioans Encouraged to Check on Older Loved Ones, Neighbors
January 28, 2014 by
The winter of 2014 has brought to Ohio colder temperatures and wind chills than we’ve seen in many years. 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 from extreme cold because they tend to lose […]
