Winter weather is here and with it comes some hazards that can cause potential safety hazards.. The following are some tips to help keep you and your family safe. #1 – Prevent falls. Reduce your risk of falling by: wearing proper footwear with good traction taking slower, smaller steps holding onto railings protecting your head, […]
Often, your safety can be at just a great of risk after a major storm event as it is during. Follow these do’s and dont’s to keep your family safe, courtesy of the Consumer Product Safety Commission in partnership with Safe Kids North Carolina. Hazards to Avoid Post-Storm ELECTROCUTION Stay away from downed wires. Look […]
It’s hurricane season! Keep yourself and loved ones safe by adhering to the following safety tips. FACT: In the Raleigh, NC area, the hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Hurricanes can happen along any U.S. coast or in any territory in the Atlantic or Pacific oceans. Most hurricanes are active during the […]
Old Man Winter’s visit to the Triangle made for a busy few days at WakeMed’s seven emergency departments. A winter wonderland is beautiful, but it’s often icy and dicey when we start to venture out. WakeMed Emergency Departments treated approximately 70 patients with winter weather-related injuries. Here is a breakdown of winter weather injuries from January 17-18: […]
When winter weather strikes, will you be ready? The following are some helpful tips to keep you and your loved ones safe. #1 – Have an emergency plan in place. Pay close attention to winter weather advisories, warning and watches – and take it seriously. Often, winter weather brings accidental falls and power outages, so […]
Hurricane Irma has the southeastern U.S. Atlantic coast in its sights, and Wake County, NC residents know all too well how wild weather can cause major destruction in our area. At WakeMed, we are committed to helping you and your family stay safe during inclement weather, which is why we have compiled a trusted list […]
The Internet is the third most popular way people get emergency information. With more than 80 percent of adult online users connected to at least one or more social media platforms, emergency management agencies are incorporating social media into their response strategies. Social Media & Emergency Preparedness WakeMed boasts several different social media profiles. The following are the […]
If a tornado strikes, where will you take shelter? Sheltering In Place During a Tornado In a severe storm or tornado, the safest place to be is inside a building. “Sheltering in place” means to make a shelter out of the place you are in, protecting yourself until help arrives. Usually, you will know if […]
Hurricane Preparedness Week is this week, because believe it or not, hurricane season starts June 1st. While we recently experienced the severe tornadoes, it has been several years since our state has been impacted by a major hurricane. It is important that we remember North Carolina is at risk of being impacted by hurricanes, and […]
Meteorologists are getting much more accurate at predicting when conditions are right for violent storms and tornadoes. But, what do you do if your area is under a warning or a watch? The answers are not as simple as you might think. Tornado Watch If your area is under a tornado WATCH, this means that […]
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