- View Fire Danger at the Colorado Springs Fire Department site: https://coloradosprings.gov/fire-department
- See burn restriction details at https://coloradosprings.gov/burnrestrictions
- Learn more at: https://www.coswildfireready.org/burn-restrictions
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in the soil.
It's a gas that moves up through the soil to the atmosphere.High radon levels have been found in all 50 states and in all parts of Colorado. In Colorado, about half the homes have radon levels higher than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommended action level of 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) Learn more at
Do 1 Thing is a web-based twelve month preparedness program that focuses on a different area of emergency preparedness each month, and provides a range of preparedness options for each topic. Every month has a low or no-cost option to become better prepared. Do 1 Thing is a non-profit organization that aims to build more disaster resilient communities. They give you a choice of three things you can do, then you choose one. You can jump in at anytime. Learn more http://do1thing.com/individuals
From the Colorado Springs Police Department: Just a quick reminder to report, report, report!
If you are the victim of a crime, such as a burglarized motor vehicle, please make sure to report it to us. Many citizens have stated they don’t want to report their burglarized motor vehicle because nothing was taken. As law enforcement we rely on that information to make sure we are aware of any potential crime patterns. With this information we can get resources in place to deter future criminal activity and possibly catch the bad guy. If we aren’t notified that a crime has taken place we won’t be able to help!
Next time you are walking somewhere, especially at night, keep the following advice in mind.
1. Be Visible. Obviously you can’t always wear bright colors. Instead, consider keeping something bright or reflective on hand. This could be a reflective vest, an LED wristband, a flashlight, or headlamp. Most pedestrian accidents happen at night, which starts early in the winter. 2. Always use the sidewalk. If you don’t have access to a sidewalk, the next best thing is to walk on the shoulder of the road, facing traffic. This will allow cars to see you and you to see cars. 3. Only cross at crosswalks, when possible. It can be tempting to run across the street quickly after looking both ways. Maybe the crosswalk is too far away, or you decide to risk it since you see no cars coming. However, cars are much more likely to stop when they see an upcoming crosswalk, and may not be prepared to stop for an unexpected pedestrian. Using designated crosswalks will greatly increase your safety. Most pedestrian accidents happen at a non-crosswalk area. 4. Avoid headphones. Not being able to hear cars and other things in your environment can increase your danger. You won’t be able to hear if something is approaching, such as a car that went off the road. If you are intoxicated, this is even more important, since the combination of headphones and intoxication can throw you off balance and disturb your coordination. 5. Never assume cars will follow traffic laws. It may be natural to assume that cars will follow traffic and safety laws, but that’s not the case. There are plenty of scenarios where a car will run a stop sign or turn right while pedestrians are crossing the street. The best thing for pedestrians to do is to keep an eye on surrounding cars and watch what they’re doing. If you haven’t followed tip number one about being visible, it’s even more likely that a car may not see you. It’s your duty as a pedestrian to stay vigilant and protect yourself. |
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