Summer rains create puddles and fill birdbaths, buckets, barrels…just about anything that will hold water. Rain is beneficial for plants, but, when it comes to containers filled with water, rain can be a problem. Why, you ask? Those water-filled containers are actually a perfect breeding site for mosquitoes, one of the biggest nuisances of summer. […]
When the weather begins to warm up, there are many opportunities available for Ohioans involving fun outdoor water activity. Canoeing, fishing in a lake, pond, or stream or cooling off at a waterpark or in a pool or even your favorite swimming hole, there seems to be something for everyone. Before the season really kicks into high gear, […]
The weather is cooperating and the party is on. Ball games, backyard barbeques, graduations, birthdays, weddings... these events, much of the time, involve alcohol. As a matter of fact, after "cave dwelling" in the colder months of the year, many of us look forward to, and even invent reasons to, get out and have fun and perhaps, have […]
People ride bikes for many reasons; exercise, enjoyment, and as a convenient and inexpensive form of transportation. Make sure you are properly prepared before you hit the road. Please visit: http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/KidsandBikeSafetyWeb/index.htm for safety tips and to find out the rules of the road.
Warm weather encourages outdoor activity. Don't get "bugged" by an unwanted insect invasion. Go to: http://www.odh.ohio.gov/ticks to learn more about vector-borne disease and the steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.
Winter weather can cause power outages that may affect the safety of your food. Maintain your family's health by monitoring your food and water supply. Please review information on the following link for details regarding food safety and remember; WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT! Click here for more food safety tips and guidelines.
AAA has put out a list of tips for people to follow to prepare for the harsh temperatures and protect your car (and suggestions for you too): Clean any corrosion from battery posts and cable connections and wash all surfaces with battery terminal cleaner or a solution of baking soda and water. Have the battery […]
Good news! Wyandot County Public Health is still administering flu vaccinations to clients 6 months and older at vaccine clinics every Monday and Friday by appointment. WCPH is also vaccinating against the flu at vaccine clinics in Carey on the second Monday of the month. If you are wondering if you should get vaccinated, here is some news for you straight from […]
Holidays are happy times filled with family, friends, fun, and food. Fabulous holiday foods are usually paired with fabulous holiday beverages. Make sure to serve alcohol-free holiday drinks that everyone can enjoy at your soiree! Encourage your guests to designate a sober driver before they attend your event to ensure a safe ride home. Green Apple Nontini […]
Let's face it, Wyandot County. It is highly unlikely that we will soon have another winter like last year. With that in mind, the Wyandot County Emergency Management Agency wants to remind people how to stay safe during periods of extreme cold. Exposure to cold temperatures, whether indoors or outside, can cause serious or life-threatening health […]
