Tag: public safety campaign

LIGHTNING SAFETY TIPS

The heavy rains in the Morongo Basin have also brought with them a series of numerous thunderstorms and lightning. The National Weather Service is reminding residence that no place outside is safe during thunderstorms. Remember, if you hear…

SUMMER HIKING SAFETY TIPS

While summertime is not the most popular time for Joshua Tree National Park, many locals and visitors will still visit the park this weekend. With ongoing triple-digit temperatures in the Morongo Basin, it is critical for hikers to take…

BE FIRE SMART WHEN COOKING OUTDOORS

The summer heat is here, which means less indoor cooking over a hot stove and more outdoor barbecues with cooler nighttime entertaining. While grilling is a standard of summertime activities, remember that it only takes one wayward spark in a…

POISON CONTROL TIPS

The California Poison Control System provides immediate, free, and expert treatment advice and referral over the telephone in case of exposure to poisonous or toxic substances. Pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and poison information providers…