Showing posts with label safety. Show all posts
Showing posts with label safety. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Not into reading about boating safety, check out this informative video

About.com parenting provides a video that provides simple tips for boating safety with families.

Spending a few minutes going through this video can save a life.

http://video.about.com/childparenting/Boating-Safety.htm

Friday, May 22, 2009

How Boat Ready is your child?

Boating Safety should not solely about adult water safety.

The following website makes water safety fun for children, and even includes a contest

http://www.boatingsidekicks.com/kidsite/08contest-index1280.htm

The website is quite animated and great for all ages - from coloring pages to comics.

Friday, January 16, 2009

Is the A in Arlington for Amazing? Help Where You Need It

Arlington, Virginia Government has an extensive website with resources to help you through challenges related to inauguration.

"Arlington is proud to be a part of this historic moment for our nation – and is focused on ensuring as many people as possible can get to Inaugural events safely."

The website can be found at:

http://www.arlingtonva.us/Portals/Topics/AboutArlington/page67655.aspx

Thank you to Volunteer Arlington for providing this information.

Some of the resources on the website include:

NEW! Print-and-go guides on how to get from your neighborhood to Inaugural events

And may more resources.

If you are living, staying, working, or in/around the Arlington area, it is essential you become aware of these valuable recourses.

Monday, July 14, 2008

Emergency Management Strategy for Remote Indigenous Communities

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA

Emergency Management Australia (http://www.ema.gov.au/) provides an extensive resource for:

Keeping our mob safe: national emergency management strategy for remote Indigenous communities

In Australia, the term "mob" is used to describe a mass of common/similar people.

According to the website, "This strategy addresses the community emergency management priorities of remote Indigenous communities. It takes into account the broader community safety priorities and needs of remote Indigenous communities, as related to emergency management."

These recommendations can also be leveraged in less developed areas.