Tag: safety tips

HIGH WIND SAFETY TIPS

The high winds are upon us. To stay safe, Jef Harmatz has some high-wind safety tips… If you are outside during high winds:Use handrails where available on outdoor walkways and avoid elevated areas such as roofs without adequate railing.Watch…

APRIL IS EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH

In 1992, the Morongo Basin experienced one of the largest earthquakes in the world for that year, measuring 7.3 magnitude. In the State of California, the month of April is earthquake preparedness month. Jef Harmatz offers these earthquake…

A REMINDER THAT SEATBELTS SAVE LIVES

With recent auto-accident-related injuries and deaths here in the Morongo Basin, it’s worth repeating the easiest thing you can do to protect yourself when you get into a car, and that is buckling your seat belt. Reporter Jef Harmatz joins us…

SAFETY TIPS TO PREVENT VEHICLE THEFTS

While this most recent case of vehicle theft is out of Las Vegas, it is always a good time to remember that thieves are everywhere. Hilary Sloane offers these tips from the Sheriff’s Department to reduce your risk of having your vehicle broken…

A REMINDER ABOUT GUN SAFETY

A Yucca Valley woman received a scare Sunday morning (September 26), when she was struck by debris from a discharged shotgun fired by her neighbor. According to Sheriff’s reports, deputies were called to the 57900 block of Sunflower Drive in…