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Fire Rescue Safety Tips

As the official hurricane • Have fresh batteries and battery-operated radio and Improper use, and running the generator too close to the
season approaches, now is flashlights. If the power is out, it is best to save the battery house, can cause serious injury and death. Carbon monoxide
the time to prepare your power in your smartphone for emergency use, and not use created by a generator is a leading cause of death related to
checklist for plans and items it for weather or media apps. a hurricane.
to keep you, your family and • Create a plan for whether or not you intend to stay in The two hurricane shelters closest to Abacoa are
your property safe. your home or go to a shelter should the storm become severe, Independence Middle School and Palm Beach Gardens High
It is important to and make sure you let family and/or friends know your plan. School.
be aware of, and follow Communications can become compromised which can make You can get information on hurricane shelters and general
notifications put out by Palm it challenging to locate you. preparedness by visiting the website discover.pbcgov.org/
Beach County Division of • If you have hurricane shutters for your home, don’t publicsafety.
Emergency Management, as put them up until you are advised to do so by Emergency Thank you and stay safe.
that is the most up-to-date Management, and remove them when the hazards have Steen Eriksson,
and relevant information to our local area. passed. Leaving shutters up when they are not needed for Community Relations,
Things That You Can Do Now To Prepare hurricane protection can make it more difficult for firefighters Professional Firefighters/Paramedics
• Stock up on water, nonperishable food and a well- to gain access to your home in the event of a fire or medical of Palm Beach County
supplied first-aid kit. emergency in non-storm conditions. Local 2928
• Make sure your smoke detectors are operational and • If you intend to use a generator for emergency power, HOAN@iaff2928.com
your fire extinguishers are in good condition. follow all safety guidelines provided by the manufacturer.

Solid Brass Concert from page 1 Lamm, and Peter Cetera formed a group with one dream, to mark, including 21 Top 10 singles, five consecutive No. 1
integrate all the musical diversity from their beloved city and albums, 11 No. 1 singles and five gold singles. An incredible
In 1967, Chicago musicians Walter Parazaider, Terry Kath, weave a new sound, a rock ‘n’ roll band with horns. 25 of their 34 albums have been certified platinum, and the
Danny Seraphine, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, Robert Their dream turned into record sales topping the 100,000,000 band has a total of 47 gold and platinum awards.

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