Tag: Safety

Officials urge SWFL residents to take precautions to prevent brush fires

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 23, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – The dry, hot, and windy weather Southwest Florida is having has increased our wildfire threat. So it’s important to know what to do during this time to prevent brush fires from happening. “What people need to understand in these conditions is that a small fire can become a big fire really fast,” said Katie Heck with Lehigh Fire & Rescue. “A lot of times we don’t know the exact causes for some of these brush fires because they spread so quickly but generally speaking if it’s not lightening then it’s man-made, created by something someone is doing.”...

Health Matters: Child Passenger Safety

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 10, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

It’s the leading cause of death in children under the age of 19. “We really stress the importance of buckling up your children, every time, every ride,” said Sally Kreuscher, a child advocacy program coordinator at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Health experts say it’s important to make sure a child’s car seat is the correct size for their height and weight. “Car seats are an extremely important piece to keep kids safe when traveling in the vehicle. To make sure that your car seat is installed properly it’s important to follow that manufacturer’s instructions,” she said....