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LocaL governMenT from page 14 they do to ensure we are
fiscally responsible and
personal letter of appreciation will be mailed directly delivering exceptional
to you. These commemorative pins are available to service to our clients.
Vietnam Veterans now through November 30. Veterans The Communications
are only eligible to receive one pin; therefore, if you and New Media team
previously received your commemorative pin, no need is proud of the hard
to request again. You must be a Palm Beach County work that went into our
resident to participate. We thank you for your service and Welcome Guide, which
we are most honored to recognize you with this special was created and designed
commemorative lapel pin. for people relocating
to Palm Beach County.
Congratulations, TCO! It details the services offered by the TCO, including
driver’s license, motor vehicle registration and property
Our organization has recently been the recipient of five tax payment information. It also includes valuable
awards – one for the Finance & Budget team and four for information to assist new residents with voter registration, Professional
the Communications and New Media team! school enrollment and other popular county services. We
The F&B team were once again awarded the Certificate are extremely proud and honored that several national
of Merit for Audit by the Florida Tax Collectors Association. communication organizations have awarded the TCO’s Firefighters And
This award recognizes our office’s achievement for a perfect Welcome Guide.
2023/24 audit! Congratulations to Carmen C. Richardson,
Chief Financial Officer, and her hardworking team for all Paramedics

Of Palm Beach

County

By Steen Eriksson, Community Relations, IAFF Local 2928

Across the United
States, more cooking fires
occur on Thanksgiving
Day than any other day
of the year. The Consumer
Pr oducts Safety
Commission reports
that on average, there
are 1,600 cooking-related
fires, more than three
times the daily average.
As the weather begins to turn a bit cooler, we start to
think about all the holiday cooking in our plans to enjoy
time with family and friends. Thanksgiving is typically one
of those days with a lot of meal preparations for different
dishes going on at the same time. With family and friends
around, there can be a lot of distractions too.
It is important to continually be aware of what is
going on in the kitchen, and never let the food on the
stove or in the oven
be left unattended.
Additionally, keep an
eye on the children
who may be curious
and want to get
involved in all the fun
activities happening
in the kitchen.
Turkey fryers
account for more than
half of Thanksgiving
cooking fires. According to the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) five deaths occur each year from
turkey fryer accidents. These accidents cause around 60
injuries and cause $15 million in property damage.
Please make sure to always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions when using a deep fryer and, foremost, make
sure it is used only outside, and not on a wood deck.
As golf carts are becoming more popular in our
neighborhoods, it is important to follow some basic tips
when charging the batteries. The batteries may release
highly flammable hydrogen gas when being charged. When
the concentration of hydrogen reaches 4 to 7 percent, it
becomes explosive.
Whenever possible,
charge the batteries
outside, or at the least,
in a well-ventilated
a r e a . R o ut i ne l y
inspect the battery
and charger to ensure
everything is in good
condition, always
follow the proper
instructions, and have
a smoke detector installed in the charging area.
Following these safety tips for cooking and for
charging your golf cart can help prevent an incident that
could have a tragic outcome.
Please stay safe and well.