outdoor safety concerns: Have we talked Safety Lately? - 01/17/10 02:24 PM
Michigan still hovers as the highest in the nation for unemployment.  The 15% unemployment number is almost a blessing that it isn't worse.
The missions, food banks and social service agencies are working beyond capacity.  Donations are down and people who thought they never would have to have the assistance of food stamps are now hoping the program continues.
Funding for charities and governmental funding have both cut back.  Staff reductions for state level services have increased the wait time at a time when minutes are crucial.
Safety becomes an issue because people are feeling obligated to approach and ask for money, … (2 comments)

outdoor safety concerns: Outdoor Dangers, Things we forget about Part 2 - 05/02/09 07:58 PM
We are entering into the summer months sunshine and outdoor fun.
If you are like me I love the outdoors and like crisp fall and spring days but I just enjoy everyday of sunshine.  I have always enjoyed anything that allowed me to be outside.  Teaching a worm to swim on the end of a hook, walking on a beach or showing clients homes.
We don't live in tornado alley but you better take heed and be prepared.  We have tornados that popup almost without notice.  Many times we have had tornados the just appeared and caused significant damage.
Having a … (3 comments)

outdoor safety concerns: Outdoor Dangers, Things we forget about Part 1 - 05/02/09 07:24 PM
We Northern state dwellers sometimes forget the weather dangers. 
One of these issues we forget about is lightning strikes.  Every year we hear of lighting strikes in the Northern states that injure, kill and cause fires in wooded and residential areas.
When severe weather comes it can be fast and unannounced.  After living in the lighting capital of the world...Florida you learn very quickly about the dangers of lightning.
Here is some things that people never think can be a problem.  Your hard wired telephone line is a great conductor of electricity.  That is why surge protectors were suggested for computers that originally … (3 comments)

outdoor safety concerns: Spring brings safety issues - 05/09/07 11:29 PM
Every spring and summer Michigan has a rash of injuries because people have been subdued by the inclement weather.  Know that spring is in full swing with warmer weather pulled muscles, broken bones and motorized accidents become common.
We caution our children yet some of us need to caution ourselves.  Boating and fishing are great ways to relax but going prepared is the only way to enjoy the water.  Make sure to have flotation for everyone including yourself.  Have a first aid kit on your boat and in your car.  The blood you stop may be mine!  Before doing heavy exercise stretch … (0 comments)

 
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