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If you plan to use a grill to cook your meals, do your part in preventing grill fires by following these simple tips.
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Most grill fires are caused by failing to clean excess grease from the grill or by something flammable too close to the grill.
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Keep your grill clean. Remove excess grease to prevent flare-ups.
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Never leave your grill unattended.
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Keep children and pets at least 3 feet away from the grill.
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Only use grills in open areas, away from flammable objects/materials, including overhead objects like branches or patio covers.
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Clear an area around your grill of vegetation and other flammables.
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Avoid grilling on windy days.
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Only dispose of coals when completely cold.
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Do NOT travel with a lit or smoldering grill in the back of a truck or trailer. Embers may blow out while you are driving and cause a roadside start.
Parents: Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is common in infants and children younger than 5 years old. Symptoms usually include fever, mouth sores, and skin rash on the hands and feet.
Most children have mild symptoms for 7 to 10 days and can be treated at home, but you should see a healthcare provider depending on your child’s age and severity of symptoms.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3AGhJWl
Are you expecting a child soon? Do they have a safe space to sleep…..even when staying at Grandma and Grandpa’s house? If not, this class is for you.
Those interested can take the Health Department Home Safety Class and receive a portable crib in return, for FREE! The class is just over an hour long and has tons of great information to keep your child safe. The classes are held at the Yuma County Health Department off 28th Street and Avenue B. Classes are usually held every Wednesday but they schedule participants around their due dates. Recommended for expecting mothers and parents of children under 3 months.
Register now by calling (928) 317-4580!
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Is it thirst or dehydration? Here's what you need to know: bannerhealth.com/healthcareblog/better-me/are-you-dehydrated-or-just-thirsty.
MVD tips: Protect your teen driver
Obey the rules of the road, set the example
Summer is not only a hot time for the weather, but also for parents to help potential teenage drivers get some training under their belt. It's an excellent time to have a conversation on the important rules of the road.
In Arizona, a teen that is at least 15 years and 6 months of age may be issued a graduated Instruction Permit. This permit allows the teen driver to learn how to drive a vehicle according to Arizona motor vehicle laws (The Motor Vehicle laws can be found under Transportation Title 28 of the Arizona Revised Statutes at azleg.gov). This permit is valid for 12 months and the teen driver must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years of age, who occupies the seat beside the new learner.
Once the teen driver is at least 16, but less than 18 years of age may apply for a driving test and receive the Graduated License.
Every driver is responsible to follow the rules of the road, and as a parent, you are responsible to make sure your new teen driver understands those rules.
Slow down, pay attention. More than 70 deaths in Arizona work zone-related crashes in past 5 years.
Arizona drivers could significantly reduce tragic deaths in roadway work zone crashes by doing two things: Slowing down and paying attention.
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In the warm deserts, rattlesnakes and scorpions are most active from March through October. In the spring snakes are active during daylight hours. As days become increasingly hot around early May, rattlesnakes become more active at night and spend the day in a spot of shade or a cool shelter. In addition to these periods of activity, rattlesnakes can be seen “basking” (lying out in the sun) during any month of the year. Rattlesnake colors and patterns allow them to blend with their surroundings so they often seem invisible. It is always best to look where you place your feet and hands. A flashlight should be carried at night, especially on warm nights when rattlesnakes are very active. Around your home, keep walkways clear of brush, as rattlesnakes on open ground are more visible. Keep walkways brightly lit and wear sturdy shoes.
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Many states and communities are relaxing Covid19 mask mandates and prevention measures. Our area is still considered in the High risk category for Covid19, please continue to practice good hygiene habits. If you travel to a state or community with relaxed Covid19 measures, and you feel more comfortable wearing your mask, mask up to protect you and your family. It is our choice to stay safe!
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New Quechan Exhibit at the Colorado River State Historic Park.
Free entrance to the Colorado River State Historic Park for all Quechan Tribal Members February 19, 2022 through February 18, 2023.
Quechan Tribal Identification card must be presented to receive free admission.
Free admission promo not valid during special events.
For more information, please contact the park at (928) 329-0471.
High Winds Safety Rules
The safest place to during high winds is indoors.
Postpone outdoor activities if a wind advisory or high wind warning has been issued.
If you are caught outside during high winds:
Take cover next to a building or under a shelter. Stand clear of roadways or train tracks, as a gust may blow you into the path of an oncoming vehicle. Use handrails where available on outdoor walkways and avoid other elevated areas such as roofs without adequate railing. Watch for flying debris. Tree limbs may break and street signs may become loose during strong wind gusts. Keep an eye toward nearby balconies for loose objects that may fall.
In the event of a downed power line:
Call for help. Report downed lines to your local utility emergency center and to the police. Do not try to free lines or to remove debris yourself. Avoid anything that may be touching downed lines, including vehicles or tree branches. Puddles can conduct electricity in some cases. Warn others to stay away. If you see someone who has been shocked who may be in direct or indirect contact with a power line, do not try to touch them. You may become a second victim. Get medical attention as quickly as possible by calling 911. If a line falls on your car, stay inside the vehicle. Take care not to touch any of the metal frame of your vehicle. Honk your horn, roll down the window and warn anyone who may approach of the danger. Ask someone to call the police. Do not exit the car until help arrives, unless it catches on fire. To exit, open the door, but do not step out. Jump, without touching any of the metal portions of the car's exterior, to safe ground and get quickly away.
If you are driving:
Keep both hands on the wheel and slow down. Watch for objects blowing across the roadway and into your path. Keep a safe distance from cars in adjacent lanes as strong gusts could push a car outside its lane of travel. Take extra care in a high-profile vehicle such as a truck, van, SUV, or when towing a trailer, as these are more prone to be pushed or even flipped by high wind gusts. If winds are severe enough to prevent safe driving, get onto the shoulder of the road and stop, making sure you are away from trees or other tall objects that could fall onto your vehicle. Stay in the car and turn on the hazard lights until the wind subsides.
If your cell phone uses 3G- it WILL NOT work in the next few months.
Cell phone companies are shutting down 3G cell phone networks (Some already have) and older devices WILL NOT WORK!
This includes 911 calls, data service, text messages, and 911 calls from deactivated phones.
Chase Choate, Environmental Director at Quechan Indian Tribe, is recommending everyone to utilize the purpleair.com website as a tool to keep informed of the air quality.
You can go to purpleair.com and on the map select the circle near Ft. Yuma Hill you can see in real time the air quality. In the lower left box you can select for either PM (particulate matter) 10 or PM 2.5 EPA AQI (air quality index) to see the difference between finer and coarser particulate matter. The finer particulate matter as in 2.5, is more likely to reach deeper into your lungs.
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Articles included in this issue are:
- Serve on the Quechan Language Advisory Committee
- What is your knowledge of Kwatsan
- A new grant has been awarded to the Quechan Tribe to employ
The information below is great to have, not only because our area has the chance for some inclement weather this week, but because disasters can occur at any time. Please also download the Quechan Emergency Contact List and update with your personal and family emergency contacts. Keep this in your kit and update it regularly.
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In the video you will hear about updates related to Covid-19 from the Quechan Tribal Council, the Emergency Management and Covid-19 mitigation team.
Protect your health and read the label.
Top three pesticide safety tips:
1. Read the entire label
2. Only apply where the label says it should be applied
3. Keep all pesticides in their original containers
For more information please contact the Quechan Pesticide Control Office@ 760.572.0771
Antimicrobial products kill or slow the spread of microorganisms. Micro-organisms include bacteria, viruses, protozoans, and fungi such as mold and mildew. You may find antimicrobial products in your home, work-place, or school.
The Quechan offices of Animal Control, Pesticides, Vector Control and Emergency Management, are working with the University of California, Davis - Tick-borne Disease Surveillance Program at the US-Mexico Border.
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The Quechan offices of Pesticides, Animal Control, and Emergency Management, working with the Arizona Department of Health Services, are providing repellent to combat mosquito borne illnesses. The spray will be available for free with any purchase from Pipa Market until supplies run out.
