The Woodbridge Township Police, EMS and Fire Dispatch Center receives many phone calls regarding issues that have arisen at a citizen’s home - from a constantly beeping carbon monoxide detector to a funny smell in the kitchen or garage. Each time each time the resident states they were not sure whether or not they should call 911 as they did not want to be a bother.

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Heat Illness: Symptoms and Prevention

Heat-Related Disorders

Heat stroke occurs when the body no longer sweats and body temperature reaches dangerous levels. Symptoms of heat stroke include:
Dry, hot reddish skin and lack of sweating
High body temperature
Strong, rapid pulse
Chills
Confusion
Slurred speech

Heat exhaustion is the body’s response to the loss of water and salt, typically through sweating. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Sparkler and Fireworks Safety

Fireworks cause over 19,000 fires every year. Take the proper precautions when operating fireworks.
• Never disassemble or try to make your own fireworks.
• Don't point sparklers, or fireworks at yourself or others, especially when lighting them.
• Only light fireworks on the ground and in areas that are dry and fire-resistant.
• Don't attempt to ignite fireworks at ... (Full Story & Photos)

Every year, about 13,000 people are treated for injuries in hospital emergency departments due to the mishandling of live, misfired and waste consumer fireworks (CPSC Fireworks Information Center). In addition, fires resulting from fireworks cause over $20 million in direct property damage (NFPA).

THE BEST WAY TO STAY SAFE FROM FIREWORKS IS NOT TO USE THEM.

Hand-held sparklers burn at 1,200 F. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Stay safe while charging your electric vehicle:

• Visually inspect the charging cable before use. Never use a damaged charger
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on how to charge
• Never use an extension cord or multiplug adapter when charging electric vehicles
• Only use manufacturer-provided or approved charging cables. Never use an adapter to change charging types
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At 21:58 on March 21, District 11 was dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident with a rollover on the Garden State Parkway Southbound Ramp. Upon arrival, they had a pickup truck that went up the hill on the ramp and then rolled down and landed on its roof. The impact of the accident caused the truck’s bed to separate from the cab. The firefighters removed the driver from the side window of ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 14:13 on March 3rd, District 11 was dispatched to a reported "Need FD" at 444 Lincoln Highway. Upon arrival, they had U-Haul Truck stuck in the parking deck. The vehicle was loaded when it entered the deck and after removing the contents of the truck the top of the box made contact with the ceiling as the driver started to drive out of the deck. After surveying the scene the firefighters removed ... (Full Story & Photos)

When you are outside, frostbite and hypothermia are possible so you need to protect yourself.
1. Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing.
2. Wear a hat. Try to stay dry and out of the wind.
3. Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold.
4. Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves.

Ice Safety
Please visit this informative link :
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/thickness.html

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