Tag: safety
Graduating with class and safety
Sam DiGiovannaSpecial to Valley NewsGraduation is upon us, and we want to make sure we graduate with our class safely this year.Let’s start with...
CalFire reminds all to be prepared for upcoming wildfire season
With state officials and climatologists saying hotter than average temperatures in Southern California could lead to an active wildfire season, CalFire is reminding residents...
Postal Service asks customers to clear path to mailbox
CALIFORNIA – The U.S. Postal Service asked for the public’s help in keeping sidewalks, pathways, approaches to and egress from mailboxes free of snow...
Top 10 holiday dangers for pets
SAN DIEGO – With the holiday season in full swing, San Diego Humane Society reminds pet owners to take precautions to keep their pets...
How to keep your Christmas tree and family safe this holiday season
Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Special to the Valley News
This last week we covered outdoor Christmas safety. Let’s look at a few indoor safety facts and...
As the holiday season nears, NFPA launches expanded resources and guidelines to better educate...
As the holiday season fast approaches, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) has launched an expanded series of resources, guidelines, and information in response...
When Black Friday comes, be patient and kind
Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Special to the Valley News
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving when holiday gift buying begins. Sales offering big discounts lure...
A haunting Halloween alert to drivers: Be alert for trick-or-treaters
MENIFEE – Ghosts, goblins and ghouls are not the only things that go bump in the night on Halloween! Fasten your sheet belts as...
Button batteries can kill children
Rose Ann Gould SolowaySpecial to the Valley NewsMore and more children are being injured, or even dying, from swallowing button or disk batteries. This...
Riverside County residents: prepare today for Tropical Storm Hilary
Storm impacts already being seen in areas of the County
The County of Riverside urges residents to take necessary precautions ahead of the arrival of...