Pool Safety Tips

Pool Safety Tips

With the nice weather approaching here are a few tips to keep children safe while using the pool. Children should never be left unattended in the pool area Be sure baby-sitters are familiar with pool safety guidlines Post pool rules in a visible area Keep a phone in...
Child Safety: Think Smart!

Child Safety: Think Smart!

Child Safety: Think Smart! Don’t enter your home if doors are open or windows are broken. Be sure to check in with a parent or an adult when you get home. If you receive a phone call don’t tell them you are home alone, just take a message for your parents....
What To Do When Caught In A Winter Storm

What To Do When Caught In A Winter Storm

It is recommended that you avoid overexertion, such as shoveling heavy snow, pushing a car, or walking in deep snow. The strain from the cold and the hard labor could cause a heart attack. Sweating could lead to a chill and even hypothermia. Please follow the advice...
Winter Storm Survival Kit

Winter Storm Survival Kit

The following items are recommended for you to have in your car during the winter months. Make sure you do not leave without them, as they just might save your life. Blankets/sleeping bags High-calorie, non-perishable food Flashlight with extra batteries First aid kit...
Be Kind to Your Heart & Back This Winter Season

Be Kind to Your Heart & Back This Winter Season

As the snow and cold is here, GAVAC offers you some friendly advice to help in maintaining a healthy heart and friendly back, while shoveling snow this winter season. If you are inactive and have a history of heart trouble, talk to your doctor before you take on the...