Page 12 - Boca ViewPointe - April '22

Page 12, Viewpointe April 2022

PBCFR Yellow Halli’s Comments

Dot Program All About April Fools Day in 1983. There was only one catch. Boskin made the
whole thing up. It took a couple of weeks for the AP to
By Halli Moore
realize that they had been victims of an April Fools’ joke
themselves.
Have you ever wondered, what The expression; Many different cultures have had days of foolishness
would happen if you got into a car “There’s no fool like around the start of April give or take a couple of weeks.
crash and you were unconscious? an old fool,” I beg to Observed throughout the Western world, April Fools’ Day
Have you thought to yourself…how differ with. There are includes sending someone on a fool’s errand, looking for
would anyone know what my medical many young fools who things that don’t exist, playing pranks and trying to get
history is; or how would they know go through life and people to believe ridiculous things.
about the medications I am taking; or the remain old fools. But, Today with all the turmoil surrounding the world;
medicines I’m allergic to; or better yet, there are also people guns in the hands of those who shouldn’t have them, the
how would they know what hospital when realizing their crazies in politics; a few fun things in our lives would
that I want to go to…? Who would foibles and mistakes surely be welcome.
call my family and let them know I’ve try to make amends.
been hurt? How would they even know There are many explanations of the origins of April Halli Moore is a resident of The Palms. 
how to get in touch with my family? Fools’ Day. One was provided by Joseph Boskin, a
The good news is that you don’t have to wonder or professor at Boston University. He said the practice
worry about that anymore. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue began during the reign of Constantine when a group of
supports a new Program called the Yellow Dot. The Yellow court jesters and fools told the Roman emperor that they
Dot gets important information into the hands of emergency could do a better job of running the empire. Amused,
responders quickly and it can save your life! Constantine allowed a Jester named Kugel to be King
If you are involved in a car accident and can’t for one day. Kugel passed an edit calling for absurdity
communicate, first responders can look in your glove on that day and the custom became an annual event.
compartment box for the “Yellow Dot” pamphlet where The professor explained that it was actually a very
you have written essential medical information about serious day. In those days, fools were really wise men.
yourself. It was the role of jesters to put things in perspective with
This information can help rescue crews decide the Humor.
best approach to your emergency treatment. This is This explanation was brought to the public’s attention
especially important after a car accident where you may be in an Associated Press article printed in many newspapers
unconscious, in shock, or simply unable to communicate
clearly.
When you can’t talk to Emergency Responders to Attention Dog Owners
provide them with vital medical information, the Yellow
Dot is your tool to provide personalized information on
your behalf!
This is how it works…just follow three steps. It is your responsibility to pick up after your dog. It’s the law.
1- Fill out the form on the Yellow Dot pamphlet. Some of you have been negligent in doing so.
2- Put the Yellow Dot pamphlet form in your glove Please keep our Boca Pointe community beautiful!
compartment box.
3- Place the sticker on the back/rear windshield in the
lower left hand corner so emergency responders can see
it quickly and easily when approaching from behind.
*Important Tips*
* Keep the Yellow Dot pamphlet updated as
information changes.
** How many do you need??? (i.e. One Yellow Dot
sticker per vehicle & One Yellow Dot pamphlet for
each person.)
You can stop in to any Palm Beach County Fire Station
to pick up Yellow Dot pamphlets and stickers for your
household. For quantities more than that, please call our
Community Education Office at 561-616-7033.
If your club or organization would like a presentation
about the Yellow Dot, to learn more about additional
resources available, and to have an opportunity to ask
questions, please call 561-616-7051. Yellow Dot Sticker/
Pamphlet sets will be brought to the presentation for
audience attendees. Quantities can be discussed when
presentations are booked.
Making Your Safety My Priority,
Elyse Weintraub Brown,
Community Education Specialist, South County,
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
561-616-7051
ewbrown@pbcgov.org 

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