Some advice from city officials on handling snow and cold.
The city of Mayfield Heights recently posted these tips on its Facebook page for residents to keep in mind during the these days of heavy snowfall.
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Tips provided by Ohio Highway Patrol and FEMA.
Editor’s note: This article was originally posted Jan. 3, 2012. It has been updated with the most recent numbers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol and republished to help you drive safely this winter. From December 2011 through March 2012, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reports that there were 15,526 crashes on snow, ice or slush-covered roads. About 4,500 people were injured in those accidents, and 27 were killed. Speed was reported as a cause in 72 percent of those accidents. This is less than the year before, when there were 37,429 accidents during those months. The state Highway Patrol and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have offered some tips for driving safely in the snow and items you should keep in your car in …
Information provided by Hillcrest Hospital
If you're hitting the streets with your child tonight, Hillcrest Hospital wanted to make sure that you stay as safe as possible. Here are a few tips to make your family fun night of tricks and treats enjoyable: • Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame. • Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility. • Children should know their phone number and carry a cell phone for emergencies. You don’t have to get a fully functional phone. Cheap ones are available with a card with allotted hours of time. Keep this sort of thing for emergencies, or these types of …
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Gary Wroblewski
8:10 am on Saturday, January 26, 2013
Our city snow plowing is outstanding! Thanks so much guys for taking care of all the streets! Enjoy the Super Bowl and this Bud's for you! Orchard Heights Dr. Resident! more ›