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April showers bring
severe weather.

ARE YOU PREPARED?

Knowing what to do when you see a tornado, or when you hear a tornado warning, can help protect you and your family. During a tornado, people face hazards from extremely high winds and risk being struck by flying and falling objects. After a tornado, the wreckage left behind poses additional injury risks. Although nothing can be done to prevent tornadoes, there are actions you can take for your health and safety.

BEING PREPARED:

Stay tuned for storm watches and warnings on the radio and/or TV
Listen for local warning systems sirens
Practice your emergency plan
Take extra measures for people with special needs
Have an emergency kit with water and supplies
Have a first aid kit available

For more information about being prepared for severe weather
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SPRING Poison Prevention Safety Tips

GARDENERS BEWARE

Gardeners and homeowners should use caution when choosing plants during the spring planting season. Many plants, trees and shrubs can e harmful, causing skin rash or irritation.

Other plants can cause vomiting or diarrhea, if eaten Even a small amount of some plants may cause more serious problems of the heart, kidneys or other organs, and possibly even death.

Plants that can be toxic include Lily-of-the-valley, azalea, rhododendron, amaryllis, morning glory, and buckeye. CLICK HERE For a complete list of mildly hazardous plants click on MCHC.org and for highly hazardous plants click HERE.

Gardening Safety Tips:

Keep all house plants out of children’s reach.
Teach children never to put mushrooms, berries or any part of a plant into their mouths.
Label all the plants in and around the house with their common and botanical names. Check with local greenhouse or florist to identify unknown plants.
Read the IPC’s toxic plant list to find out which plants may be toxic and label them appropriately.

LAWN CARE AND PESTICIDE SAFETY

Fertilizers can irritate the skin and stomach. After using fertilizer, make sure everyone stays off the lawn/grass for two days or until it rains.

Pesticides also are dangerous poisoning hazards and are likely to be more toxic than lawn fertilizers.

Safety Tips:

Wear protective clothing (gloves, glasses, long sleeves, and pants)
Do not apply on a windy day. Position yourself so that the wind will not blow pesticide spray or dust into your face. Consider wearing a disposable mask.
Keep children and pets away during application and until the product dries, or as directed on the label.
- Always store lawn chemicals in the original containers, complete with labels that list ingredients, directions for use and first-aid steps in case of an accidental poisoning.
Wash your hands with soap and change your clothes after applying a pesticide

For more information about seasonal hazards, CLICK for the Illinois Poison Center- Spring Brochure.

Or visit the Illinois Poison Center website: www.mchc.org/ipc/

For additional information on FIRE SAFETY please contact Cindy Wilson, Fire and Life Safety Coordinator at the Minooka Fire Protection District on the weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

April showers bring severe weather.