Stay Hydrated, Drink Plenty of Water
With temperatures hitting 100 degrees or more, extreme heat may cause your child to become dehydrated. Water is considered to be one of the best options. Learn more about helping your kids stay hydrated.
Prevent Mosquito Bites for Yourself and Your Family
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It’s hot across the U.S. and folks are out traveling for summer break. Download the FEMA app for free on the App Store and Google Play to stay cool and know ahead of time when extreme heat and other severe weather is on the way. Add up to five locations … <Read More>
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC) has announced the recall of over 500,000 self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, due to overheating. This poses a risk of the products smoking, catching fire, and/or exploding.
Go to the CSPC’s website to check whether your scooter/hoverboard has been recalled. Companies … <Read More>
One lane on the ramps from 11th Street, 21st Street and Thomson Avenue to the Manhattan-bound Upper Roadway of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge will be closed Saturday from 12:01 am to 5 am for roadway repairs. One lane on each ramp will remain open to traffic at all times.… <Read More>
Four ways to increase your personal safety are:
Reduce or eliminate opportunities that may make you a target.
Increase awareness in places you’re most comfortable.
Trust your instincts regardless of feeling embarrassed.
Prepare your schedule daily with safety in mind.
PURSE/WALLET SAFETY
Carry purses, portfolios or briefcases in a manner … <Read More>
As the PokémonGo fever hits New York City, the NYPD wants to remind you and your kids of some simple safety tips. As you battle, train, and capture your Pokémon just remember you’re still in the real world too!
Around the country the PokémonGo craze has seen reports of … <Read More>
A heat advisory will be in effect from 1:00 PM, Wednesday July 6, 2016 until 8:00 PM, Thursday July 7, 2016 throughout the New York City area. A combination of high levels of heat and humidity will rise the heat index values up to 96 degrees during the afternoon and … <Read More>
