Posts Tagged ‘safety’
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in your Home – Fire Prevention Week 2025
This week marks Fire Prevention Week and the theme for 2025 is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” Fire Prevention Week is celebrated every October and is the oldest public health observance on record in the United States. “From smartphones, laptops and tablets to headphones, power tools and toys—most of the electronics…
Read MoreBack to School Tips from Early Childhood Director, Gordon School and American Red Cross
Back to School Tips 2025 by Cendhi Arias Henry, Early Childhood Director at The Gordon School Henry has worked with hundreds of families as their three, four and five-year-olds transition from summer to school every September. These back-to-school tips are for all families with children entering school this fall. In my conversations with caregivers, I…
Read MoreDeadliest Days of Summer for Teen Drivers: Safety Measures Make a Difference – Rhode Island Current
by Shannon Roberts, Anuj Kumar Pradhan, The last few weeks of summer, heading into Labor Day weekend, can sometimes mean vacations and driving more miles on the road for all people, including teens. Traffic crashes are the No. 1 cause of death for teens, and the crash rate for teen drivers is disproportionately higher than…
Read MoreHidden Dangers of E-Bikes: Orthopaedic Surgeons Warn of Rising Injury Risks for Riders of All Ages
Data shows a concerning rise in bone and joint injuries tracking with the surging popularity of electric bikes (e-bikes). These high-powered vehicles, capable of 28 mph speeds, are causing injuries across all age groups—not just novice riders. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) encourages all riders to understand the unique physical risks these micromobility…
Read MoreIt’s National Safe Boating Week in RI: DEM ramping up patrols and education, starts today
Photo, RIDEM – “Environmental Police Officer Anthony Sullivan patrolling RI waters” Environmental Police Officers from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are teaming up with boating safety advocates across the U.S. and Canada to promote safe, responsible boating and encourage life jacket use during National Safe Boating Week, taking place May 17-23. Throughout the…
Read MoreSports in RI: Time for safety first – John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, sportswriter Perhaps it’s time to put safety first and foremost when it comes to protective head ware Concussions have been a problem in sports for as long as sports have been in existence. Contact sports have always been the biggest culprit, but as studies have evolved so has the danger level risen…
Read More140 Providence school buses to now capture license plate photos, videos of cars failing to stop
Enforcement will begin on October 1 after a warning period and citywide public awareness campaign; All 140 school buses in the Providence Public Schools fleet have been modernized with cutting-edge safety technology. In a proactive effort to address dangerous driving behavior around school buses, the City of Providence and Providence Police Department have partnered with…
Read MoreJohnston Police receives $485K for community safety at event with Rep. Magaziner
Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced $485,000 in federal funding he secured for the Johnston Police Department for emergency services equipment to improve response times and community safety. The Johnston Police Department serves almost 30,000 residents and over 850 businesses, from mom-and-pop stores to large shipping fulfillment centers. The nearly half a million in federal funding will be used to…
Read MoreFlock cameras to continue in Cranston as public safety results far exceed expectations
Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins has announced that the city has extended the police contract for the Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader camera program for an additional five years. “The license plate reader technology has been an invaluable tool for our police department in apprehending criminals traveling in our city,” said Hopkins. “I totally support…
Read More“Whether you’re drunk or high, it’s a DUI”
Public safety leaders and municipal leaders deliver a united message about impaired driving At a news conference in Providence, public safety leaders from around Rhode Island joined city and town leaders to deliver a strong message about impaired driving. “Ensuring that everyone who lives, works, and visits Providence feels safe is my top priority,” said Mayor…
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