Hidden dangers include safety hazards and bacteria that may cause diseases HOUSTON – An unexpected storm last night devastated many Harris County residents. As impacted residents move into recovery mode, please remember to take precautionary measures to stay healthy and avoid injury and illness. Be aware of after-storm health and safety risks. Protect your health during clean up Dress for safety: Wear gloves, long-sleeved shirts, long pants, eye/ear protection, boots, and insect repellent to avoid mosquito bites. If you […]
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Keep Kids Safe Around Water this Memorial Day
29 children and teens have drowned in Texas this year Memorial Day Weekend marks the beginning of summer, but also the start of the most dangerous period for child drownings – Memorial Day through Labor Day. Last year, 107 kids and teens drowned in Texas and 29 have already drowned so far this year. While the Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth areas have been trouble spots in the past, there is no dominant pattern this […]