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8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
***Vitals Department (Birth & Death Records) Closes At 4 p.m.***
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National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), observed in October, is a time to recognize victims and raise awareness about the devastating impact of domestic violence.![]()
Intimate partner violence, also known as domestic violence, is abuse or aggression that occurs in a romantic relationship.![]()
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All forms of intimate partner violence are preventable. Strategies to promote healthy, respectful, and nonviolent relationships are an important part of prevention.![]()
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Programs that teach young people healthy relationship skills such as communication, effectively managing feelings, and problem-solving can prevent violence. These skills can stop violence in dating relationships before it occurs.![]()
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To learn more visit: www.cdc.gov/.../intimate-partner-violence.html...![]()
#endDFV, #endcoercivecontrol #dfvpm20231. #DVAM23, #SpeakTruthtoDV#WomenAreSacred,#thriveally#DVSSP#PurpleThursday234.
As a home medical device user, it is important that your device works during a power outage and that you have a plan in place to ensure you know what to do. Talk to your doctor and make a plan for how you will continue using your medical devices that use electricity during a power outage.![]()
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Emergency Power Planning Checklist:![]()
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· Create a plan for alternative sources of power.![]()
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· Read equipment instructions and talk to equipment suppliers about your backup power options.![]()
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· Get advice from your power company regarding type of backup power you plan to use.![]()
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· Regularly check backup or alternative power equipment to ensure it will work during an emergency.![]()
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· Teach your neighbors and caregivers how to use your backup systems and operate your equipment.![]()
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· Tell local emergency services and the electric company if you have a medical device that needs power. Some electricity providers keep a “priority reconnection service” list of power-dependent customers.![]()
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· Keep a list of alternate power providers.![]()
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o Ask your nearby police and fire departments and hospital if you could use them as a backup for your equipment power if your backup systems fail.![]()
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· Label all equipment with your name, address, and phone number. Attach simple and clear instruction cards to equipment and cover them with clear packing or mailing tape.![]()
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· Keep copies of instructions for each piece of equipment, along with serial and model numbers, in a waterproof container or in your emergency supply kits.![]()
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· Take note of your medical device’s settings and instructions. When the power comes back, the settings on your device may have changed.![]()
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#HomeMedicalDevices #PowerOutagePlan #MedicalDeviceSafety #EmergencyPowerPlan #BackupPowerOptions #MedicalDevicePreparedness #PowerOutagePreparedness #AlternativePowerSources #MedicalDeviceMaintenance #EmergencyPowerChecklist
Ohio law limits what and where you can open burn 🔥. Open burning can release many kinds of ![]()
toxic fumes. Leaves 🍁🍂 and plant materials 🍃 send aloft millions of spores when they catch fire, causing many people with allergies 🤧 to have ![]()
difficulty breathing.The pollutants released by open burning also make it more difficult to meet health-based air quality standards, especially in or near large cities. The gases released by open burning can also corrode metal siding and damage paint on buildings.![]()
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Other restrictions:![]()
Open burning is not allowed 🚫 when air pollution warnings, alerts or emergencies are in effect. Fires cannot obscure visibility for roadways, railroad tracks or airfields.![]()
No wastes generated off the premises may be burned. For example, a tree trimming contractor may not haul branches and limbs to another site to burn.![]()
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To learn more about open burning visit: epa.ohio.gov/static/Portals/47/facts/openburn.pdf![]()
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#ohiolaw #openburning #airquality #allergies #pollutioncontrol #environmentalhealth #NoBurnDay #toxicfumes #healthstandards #EnvironmentalRegulations
You and your family can have a fun and spooky 🕸️🎃🦇 night of trick-or-treating if you keep a few general things in mind to stay safe.![]()
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To learn more tips on safety for trick or treat night visit: ![]()
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#halloweensafety #trickortreattips #familyfun #SpookyNight #StaySafe #parentinghacks #safehalloween #familytime #TrickorTreatIdeas #safetyfirst
The #ACPHCreatingHealthyCommunities program has partnered with the #ActivateAllenCounty, #westohiofoodbank, #thecityoflima, and #christiancornercommunitycenter to create a new food pantry in Lima🍎🍞🥙🌽. ![]()
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Christian Corner Community Center is located at (1601 McClain Rd. Lima) and will be open Wednesdays from 9-10:30am. Many fresh fruits and vegetables will be available to take home for income qualified individuals and families. ![]()
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#communitysupport #freshproduce #foodpantry #limaohio #HealthyLiving
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