Justin Haagen

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• Stay Safe During & After a Winter Storm

  Wed, January 18, 2023

  Winter storms are dangerous. They can bring cold temperatures, power failures, loss of communication services, and icy roads. This can make being outside dangerous, so you should limit your time outside. Although staying indoors as much as possible can help reduce the risk of car crashes and falls on the ice, you may also face hazards inside your home.

• HOW TO POSITION YOUR HANDS FOR CPR: ADULT, CHILD, AND INFANT GUIDE

  Tue, December 06, 2022

  Cardiac arrest is among the leading cause of death in the United States and worldwide. This life-threatening emergency occurs when the heart loses its ability to pump blood through the body due to an inadequate or absent heartbeat. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), the most dramatic occurrence of cardiac arrest, can happen with little to no warning at all.

• ARE RESCUE BREATHS NECESSARY DURING CPR?

  Tue, October 11, 2022

  During a cardiac arrest emergency, immediate high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) improves the chance of survival by providing oxygen-rich blood to the heart and brain. But what does high-quality CPR entail? Are chest compressions enough? Are rescue breaths necessary during CPR?

• SHARE THESE WATER SAFETY TIPS WITH YOUR CHILDREN

  Mon, August 08, 2022

  Summer months give families the opportunity for extra water fun at home, on vacation and out in the community. Unfortunately, the risk of drowning (and other injuries) also increases during this time of year.

• BEST PRACTICES FOR PREVENTING HEAT-RELATED EMERGENCIES

  Thu, July 28, 2022

  High temperatures can be dangerous to people at work, home and play. A hot environment with high humidity can lead to injury, illness and death. Heat-related illnesses are progressive, ranging from mild symptoms to life-threatening conditions.

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