Safety & Public Awareness
Nebraska firm recalls ground beef products
According to a press release from the USDA, dated Dec. 16, 2011: Tyson Fresh Meats Inc., a Dakota City, Neb. establishment, is recalling approximately 40,948 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The problem was discovered through…
Read MoreTelephone and e-mail scams ramp up during holiday season
According to a press release from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, dated Dec. 14, 2011: On Nov. 12, 2011 Deputy Jonathan Martin reported the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office has recently received calls for service in regards to a telephone scam that mostly targets the elderly. The scammer poses as a relative, usually a grandchild, and…
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Two heater caused fires over the weekend
According to a press release from the Eureka Fire department, dated Nov. 5, 2011: This last weekend the Eureka Fire Department and Humboldt Fire District #1 responded to two fires caused by combustible materials placed on top of or too close to heaters. The Eureka Fire Department and Humboldt Fire District #1 historically responds to…
Read MoreNorthern California counties freeze warnings, time to winterize
According to a press release from the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA), dated Dec. 5, 2011: The California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) today urged residents throughout the State of California to accelerate their winter weather preparedness efforts in response to a forecast by the National Weather Service for temperatures in the 20s to…
Read MoreStrong wind storm this week – PG&E offers safety tips
According to a press release from PG&E, dated Nov. 29, 2011: A strong wind storm is forecast to hit Northern and Central California, kicking up on Wednesday, Nov. 30, and lasting into Friday, Dec. 2. The winds, expected to be 35 to 45 miles per hour (mph) with gusts up to 60 mph, could result…
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