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Air Aware
Air Quality Awareness Week takes place from April 28-May 2, 2014. Learn more about how you can reduce your contribution to air pollution and protect your health. You can help protect air quality where...
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Get Ready for Hurricane Season
May 25-31, 2014 is Hurricane Preparedness Week. NOAA predicts a near-normal or below-normal Atlantic hurricane season this year, but it’s important to remember that it only takes one land-falling...
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Fighting Fire on the Fourth
The crackle of sparklers and thunderous boom of fireworks overhead are hallmarks of Independence Day celebrations, but these fiery displays can have unintended consequences. According to the National...
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Have Fun in the Sun
What’s your favorite outdoor activity? Whether it’s swimming, hiking, boating or fishing, don’t forget to protect your skin and eyes from the sun when you head outside to enjoy long summer days. The...
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Bug Season
This is the time of year when we open our windows, work on our lawns and gardens, and get ready for the cookout. Just one slight problem: those little blood-sucking insects would like to enjoy the warm...
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Protect Your Drinking Water
Water utilities in the U.S. treat nearly 34 billion gallons of water every day and Americans drink nearly one billion glasses of tap water daily! The next time you fill your glass, think about where...
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Back to School
It’s that time – students and teachers are headed back to school! As you and your family get ready to learn, keep these tips in mind for a healthier, greener school year. Travel to school efficiently....
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National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing tips to “Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare.” -Tips in Spanish/Consejos en Español -Graphics and links to...
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! Whether you’re traveling away from home or hosting the feast at your place, these tips will help you have a happy, healthy and environmentally-friendly holiday gathering. For...
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Radon Action Month
January is National Radon Action Month. What is radon? Radon is a radioactive gas produced when uranium in soil decays; it can be found all over the United States. Radon gas moves up through the ground...
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Weathering a Winter Storm
Dealing with snowy and icy conditions? These tips will help you stay warm, stay safe and protect your health during winter weather. Prepare. Burn wisely. Dress for the weather…and don’t forget about...
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Salt Smarts
In the early 1940s, about 5,000 tons of road salt were spread on U.S. highways. Today, 10 to 20 million tons of road salt are applied during a winter season. Road salt is a major source of chloride in...
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Be a Force of Nature
National Severe Weather Preparedness Week is March 1-7, 2015. Hurricanes, droughts, tornadoes, snowstorms, flooding…severe weather can happen at any time, anywhere, and it affects all of us. In 2014,...
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Spring Has Sprung! Get Ready for Wild Weather
What kinds of weather does spring bring in the United States? A little bit of everything. Depending on where you live, you may encounter late season snowstorms, thunderstorms and tornadoes, flooding,...
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Many people usher in the spring season with a thorough cleaning. But some of the products we use to keep our homes and cars looking their best contain ingredients that can harm our health and the...
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Safe Summer Recreation
Memorial Day weekend signifies the unofficial start of summer. What happens when you combine water, warmer temperatures and sunny days? A great opportunity for outdoor recreation! May 16-22, 2015, is...
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NOAA: Below Normal Hurricane Season Likely in 2015
NOAA predicts that the 2015 hurricane season is likely to be below normal with a 70% likelihood of 6-11 named storms; 3-6 of these could become hurricanes and 0-2 could become major hurricanes. While a...
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Stay Safe This Summer!
Summer means road trips, days at the beach, mountain hikes and fun in the sun! As you make the most of long, sunny days, don’t forget to be weather-ready. This summer, the National Weather Service...
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The Power of Parks
Have you visited your local park lately? Not only do the parks in our communities provide space for picnics and little league games, they also provide us with important health and environmental...
View ArticleBeat the Heat
Over the past few decades, unusually hot summer days have become more common in the United States. And, the frequency of heat waves – three days with temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit for most...
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