Category: Health and Safety

Five Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues

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December 13, 2022 2:25 pm

3 min read

While the holiday season is often a time to be jolly, it can leave a lot of people feeling sad and exhausted. Even people who love the holidays can experience the blues during this busy season.

What gifts are you going to get for everyone? Do you have enough time to spend with people that you love? Are you missing a loved one this holiday season? There are so many reasons why holiday stressors can turn into the holiday blues.

Here’s an early gift to yourself: Five ways to make your holidays a brighter shade of blue.

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Health and Safety Recreation Resources

Play and Stay Water Safe in Four Easy Steps

Adison Le

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June 2, 2022 7:15 pm

3 min read

As the weather is warming up and I’m planning my pool day, all I can think about is floats, sunscreen, waterproof speaker, snacks, extra sunscreen…safety? Wait, did I latch that pool gate before I left this morning? I wonder if I ingested too much chlorine this weekend. Yikes, I thought I saw something green in the water as I was walking by this morning? Was it a leaf or bacteria?

If you are a worried bod like me, well here are some safety tips for preventing illnesses and injuries when you swim, play and relax in the water — this summer and all year-round.

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Health and Safety

Get Your Plan Together Now Before Hurricane Season Hits

Tammy Thompson

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May 13, 2022 2:57 pm

3 min read

Hurricane season is right around the corner and although we may not get the same destructive winds and damage to property seen at the coast, the Piedmont area has experienced its share of high winds and flooding from hurricanes and tropical storms. Creating a plan and knowing what resources are available are your best bet for staying safe. Fortunately, we have the information you need to get ready.

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Health and Human Services Health and Safety

It’s an Emergency! What Happens when Winter Weather Strikes

Alex Burnett

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January 28, 2022 10:32 am

2 min read

When Mother Nature or other emergency strikes, Mecklenburg County is ready. We’re standing by to deploy an army of leaders, staff and volunteers to keep you safe.

That readiness applies to more than bad weather. We’re prepared for any event or crisis that threatens our community. That could range from snow, hurricane or tornado, a train or airline crash, a chemical spill or nuclear hazard, and yes, a pandemic.

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Health and Safety

Grill Safe or Grill Sorry

Lawrence Corley

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July 14, 2021 7:02 am

4 min read

Summer is here and you know what that means – outdoor cooking! Ain’t nothing like the smell of grilled chicken, smoked brisket and pulled pork! Disagree? You’re weird. That’s right. I said it. I’m a southern boy and the only thing better than good barbecue is good barbecue served with a cold glass of sweet tea. Whether you like barbecue or not, we can all agree that the only thing worse than burnt meat is a burnt chef (or the chef’s house).

Grilling is fun, but it can also be very dangerous if you’re not safe. According to the National Fire Protection Association, July is the peak month for grill fires. So before you grab your apron, spatula, tongs, charcoal, wood and propane tanks, check out these safety tips.

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Health and Safety

Five Things to Do Instead of Your Own Fireworks

Tammy Thompson

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June 28, 2021 7:02 pm

2 min read

It’s that time of the year again… Independence Day, July 4^th… and who doesn’t love a good fireworks show?

But if you can’t make it to one of the many professional shows in the area or don’t feel safe in crowds just yet, there are still some options.

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