American Red Cross https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/summer-safety.html
National Safety Council https://www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/seasonal-safety/summer-safety/summer-safety-tips
What’s your plan for this summer? Enjoying the water? Going camping? Firing up the grill? Whatever you prefer, we have safety steps to follow. And don’t forget your furry friends. There are steps you can take to help keep them safe too. Learn more and plan ahead now to have a safe summer!
American Red Cross https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/summer-safety.html National Safety Council https://www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/seasonal-safety/summer-safety/summer-safety-tips Jugging is a crime that involves the burglary of a vehicle or a personal robbery. It occurs when people take out cash from the bank or ATM, a perpetrator follows the victim to a new location, then steals from them by breaking into their vehicle or committing an aggravated robbery.
Below are some tips to avoid Jugging:
As the weather turns warmer and it stays light longer, the incidence of neighborhood harassment and vandalism tends to rise (ring and run, egging homes, toilet papering trees, stealing yard ornaments, racing cars and motorcycles, dumping trash, graffiti, etc.). Parents and guardians, please be sure to remind children that it is not OK to prank or harass others, and that what they think is fun may be viewed as a crime, an attack on an individual, or even an attempted home invasion.
In Colorado Springs, it is unlawful for persons under the age of eighteen (18) years to loiter or to aimlessly drive or ride about, on or about any street, road, sidewalk, park, playground, yard, or building, whether public or private, without the consent or permission of the owner or occupant thereof, between Midnight on Friday and Saturday nights (10pm Sunday night through Thursday night) and 6:00am the next morning. It is unlawful for the parent, guardian, or other adult person having the care and custody of a juvenile under the age of eighteen (18) years to knowingly permit or allow the juvenile to loiter or to aimlessly drive or ride about at the places and within the time prohibited Read the Loitering Ordinance / Curfew rules for Colorado Springs at codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/coloradospringsco/latest/coloradosprings_co/0-0-0-16212 Learn more about neighborhood safety at the National Crime Prevention Council's website http://www.ncpc.org/topics/home-and-neighborhood-safety Tips for Drivers, Motorcyclists, Bicyclists and Pedestrians
With warmer weather, you’re likely seeing more bikes on the road, so it’s a perfect time for a reminder to Share the Road. DRIVERS SHARE THE ROAD For drivers, sharing the road begins with the understanding that bicyclists and motorcyclists have the same rights as you. They also face unique safety challenges, such as being smaller and less visible. Look for cyclists where vehicles do not appear, like before making a left-hand turn at an intersection. Also, be aware that motorcyclists may have to downshift and weave to avoid bumps and road hazards. Pedestrians have rights on the road, too. Always slow down and be prepared to yield to pedestrians when they’re in a crosswalk. Never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk, as there may be people crossing whom you can’t see. And, be extra cautious when backing up across sidewalks or in parking lots. MOTORCYCLISTS, BICYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIANS SHARE THE ROAD Just like drivers behind the wheel, bicyclists and motorcyclists must obey signs and signals. Ride defensively, assuming others cannot see you, and don’t let yourself be distracted by music, an electronic device, or anything else that takes your focus off the road. Bicyclists should always ride with traffic, use bike lanes when available and avoid riding on sidewalks when possible. Pedestrians should also follow the rules of the road and obey signs and signals — which are there to protect you. If there isn’t a sidewalk, walk facing traffic and as far from vehicles as possible. Always cross streets at crosswalks when they are available; drivers know to look for you there. If there isn’t a crosswalk, cross at a well-lit place where drivers can best see you. PREVENT A DEADLY CRASH As more Americans choose to ride bikes and walk to stay healthy, and as an alternative to driving, pedestrian and cyclist deaths in motor-vehicle-related crashes have increased over the past decade.
https://www.nhtsa.gov/share-road-its-everyones-responsibility Wildlife can be found in and around the urban areas of Colorado’s fast-growing Front Range. As Colorado Springs and its neighboring communities continue to grow and expand, subdivision development impacts wildlife habitat and wild animals are often displaced. Some species continue to live in open space areas, parks, undeveloped parcels of land, river bottoms, and on or near bodies of water. Others have adapted well to urban living; skunks and raccoons, in particular, appear to thrive around urban environments. In most circumstances, people and wildlife can coexist but the key is to remember that wildlife are not pets; they are wild animals. Most dangerous and potentially harmful encounters with wildlife occur because people fail to leave the animals alone.
Preventing wildlife encounters -Do not feed wildlife. -Keep pet food inside. -Cover window wells with grates, wire, or plastic covers. -Fill gaps or holes around the foundation of your residence to eliminate a place for animals to live. -Seal all cracks and holes larger than ¼ inch in diameter to keep rats, mice, bats, and snakes out of a structure. -Screen fireplace chimneys, and furnace, attic and dryer vents, and keep dampers closed to prevent wildlife entry. -Bury wire mesh one to two feet deep to prevent animals from burrowing in unwanted areas. -Store garbage in metal or plastic containers with tight-fitting lids, inside a garage or shed. -Mark windows with strips of white tape or with raptor silhouettes to help prevent birds from flying into windows. -Fence gardens and pick fruit from trees before it ripens and clean up fallen fruit. -Keep bird feeders out of reach. -Burn food off grills and clean after each use. -Keep windows and doors closed and locked, including residence, garage, and vehicle doors. -Do not leave food, trash, coolers, air fresheners, or anything that smells in your vehicle. Resources Learn more at coloradosprings.gov/office-emergency-management/page/living-wildlife More information at Colorado Parks and Wildlife page cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/LivingwithWildlife.aspx Learn about individual animal species https://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/SpeciesProfiles.aspx Colorado Parks & Wildlife website https://cpw.state.co.us/ Nuisance Wildlife Laws in Colorado https://cpw.state.co.us/Documents/WildlifeSpecies/LivingWithWildlife/NuisanceWildlife.pdf |
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