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In-Line Skaters: SKATE BUT
SKATE SAFELY
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In-line skating - a popular
new sport - can be hazardous if skaters do
not wear helmets and other safety gear or
do not learn to skate and stop safely.
There are estimates that approximately
100,000 consumers annually receive
hospital emergency room treatment for
injuries associated with in-line skates.
Most injuries were to wrists, arms, and
legs. The AFD recommends the use of safety
gear to help prevent injuries with in-line
skates. A helmet, elbow pads, knee pads,
wrist guards and gloves should always be
worn.
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observe the following safety tips:
- Get instruction. Learn to stop
safely by using the brake pads at the
heel of most in-line skates. With one
foot somewhat in front of the other,
raise the toes of the front foot and
push down on the heel brake.
- Skate on smooth, paved surfaces
without any traffic. Avoid skating on
streets, driveways, or surfaces with
water, sand, gravel, or dirt.
- Do not skate at night -- others
can't see you and you can't see
obstacles or other skaters.
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HOT
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The recent Taylor County Burn Ban was lifted August 18.
Please continue to be careful.
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Congratulations to Jeremy Williams for
his recent promotion to Lieutenant!
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HELP PREVENT GRASS
FIRES
BE CAREFUL WHILE
WELDING OR WORKING WITH OTHER SPARK PRODUCING EQUIPMENT
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When was the
last time you tested your smoke detectors ?
Your Abilene
Fire Department reminds you to test your detectors MONTHLY
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Never cross a road that is covered in
water. 1 to 2 feet of water is capable of floating your
vehicle.
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"FIREWATCH"
FIREWATCH
every Monday on
KRBC 9 "Abilene's First News" during the
5:00pm Newscast
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CODE RED
The CodeRED system calls
only those who are in the telephone database. To ensure
no one is omitted, individuals and businesses are
encouraged to log onto the City of Abilene’s website, www.abilenetx.com,
and follow the link to the "CodeRED Residential and
Business Data Collection" page. Those without
Internet access may call Emergency Plans Office
(676-6525), Monday through Friday No one should
automatically assume his or her phone number is
included.
Questions should be
directed to the City of Abilene’s Office of Emergency
Management, (325) 676-6683.
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