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Professional Firefighters And Paramedics

Of Palm Beach County IAFF Local 2928

As the summer season Regardless of which type of grill you use, always use it in drink plenty of water while
arrives, it brings many a well-ventilated area, and never indoors, since grills produce outside in the heat. The
opportunities to enjoy a carbon monoxide which can be deadly in a confined space. elderly and the very young
variety of activities with Most HOAs, POAs and municipal codes have regulations are more susceptible to
family and friends. It can concerning the use of grills, so it is a good idea to become the effects of not being
also be a great time to review a few tips that can help keep familiar with them. properly hydrated.
everyone safe. Finally, keep in mind that with so many activities taking Hopefully, these tips and reminders can help you have a
Many of the activities we enjoy during the summer involve place outdoors, high heat and humidity can have adverse safe and happy summer.
water. There is water all around us whether it is a pool, lake effects on your body and can lead to health issues due to Steen Eriksson,
or the ocean, and no matter how beautiful and calm the water dehydration. You do not have to be involved in strenuous Community Relations,
may appear, there is always a risk of drowning if basic safety activities to become dehydrated, so it is recommended to HOAN@iaff2928.com
rules are not followed.
This is Florida, and all bodies of water (lakes, retention
ponds, golf course water traps, canals, etc.,) are potential Did You Know That Palm Beach County
homes to alligators. Never swim or wade in these waters.
Do not walk your dog close to the edge, because you cannot Has An Office Of Inspector General (OIG)?
see the alligator waiting below the surface.
Adult supervision of children is very important in
drowning prevention. Even if a child knows how to swim, that By Inspector General John Carey
is not a substitute for adult supervision. Whenever possible,
it is always a good practice for adults and children alike to Like other OIGs at the OIGs are often called the citizens’ “watchdog.” They
swim in areas that have lifeguards on duty. It is also a smart state and federal level, the fulfill this independent oversight role by conducting audits
idea for adults to learn how to swim since the adult may Palm Beach County OIG, and reviews of government organizations, operations and
become the rescuer. created by the county programs, and investigations of complaints of wrongdoing.
Nothing smells like charter, is an independent, Citizens, elected and appointed government officials, and
summer more than food nonpartisan agency charged those doing business with government play an important
being cooked on a barbecue with promoting the integrity role in the OIG’s work. Your requests or suggestions
grill, but there are safety and accountability in are important when we plan our audits and reviews.
concerns with that as well. government; and preventing Additionally, tips are critical in the fight against fraud,
Before using an LP gas and detecting fraud, waste, waste, and abuse. So if you have suggestions or suspect
grill, check all the hoses and and abuse. The OIG’s wrongdoing in government, you can contact us through our
fittings to make sure everything is in good condition so that jurisdiction includes the hotline at (877) OIG-TIPS or our website at https://www.
there are no leaks that will cause the gas to ignite in places county government, the 39 municipalities, Children’s pbcgov.org/oig. Additionally, on our website you can learn
other than the burner. Hoses that are cracked or split should Services Council, and the Solid Waste Authority. more about what we do or view our reports.
be replaced before using the grill.
If using a charcoal grill, follow the directions for the
charcoal and use extreme caution if using lighter fluid. Severe
burns can occur if the flame follows the stream of fluid back Business News
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