‼️ Don't let a preventable accident take the fun out of the holiday season.
Follow these safety tips when decorating outdoors:
✨ Use clips instead of nails
✨ Make sure lights & extension cords are rated for outdoor use
✨ Turn off lights at night or when you leave the house
2 salad-linked Listeria outbreaks show need for routine surveillance
Infections linked to packaged salads from two different firms caused 30 illnesses.
https://t.co/J4dOlU8Pi3
Did you know? We spend about 90% of our time indoors.
Indoor air quality affects everyone, especially children, older adults, and people with health conditions. Join us on Thursday, December 18, for a Healthy Homes workshop on mold and indoor air quality: https://t.co/QD674ZVOru
The COVID-19 vaccines now available are designed to protect against newer variants. They also boost your protection against the virus, which is important as protection lessens over time after vaccination.
Find a vaccine near you: https://t.co/QZOgbkfFCI
Seems this year's vaccine isn't well-matched to the more severe & contagious #H3N2 variant which hit Australia & the southern hemisphere hard & is now racing toward us. LTCs in particular should take precautions - & where are the classroom air purifiers? https://t.co/i9sSDH8MkA
The doctor who stopped SARS1 in its tracks in Vancouver 20 years ago asks: if the new flu vaccine is mismatched to the new serious flu,
"What public health measures in healthcare facilities/ LTC & schools should be reinstated now, ahead of scientific certainty?"
Thread #bcpoli
⚠️ BREAKING:
Six Dead in Suspected Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreak in Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Patients developed severe symptoms including high fever, headache, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea, with several dead within 24 hours of hospital admission.
Forecast is on track to see an abrupt change in Arizona weather this weekend 🌦️🌧️🌩️🌵! Warm & mild conditions (mid-80s) hold on today before a Pacific storm & cold front enter the region Saturday afternoon - Sunday morning 😀☔️ #azwx
Weather Outlook 🌧️📝 https://t.co/QHKPlzv0Aq
Greece: On 4 December 2025, before the Court of Appeal of Lesvos, Seán Binder will stand trial for his work as a volunteer rescuer helping people in distress and at risk of drowning at sea. He risks up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
@amnesty
https://t.co/Pv9o5CMYSy
Over 10,000 Wyomingites live with Alzheimer's, and are at a greater risk of heat injuries. Planning ahead for weather changes, including extreme heat, can prevent injuries and help a person feel less overwhelmed.
For more info, visit https://t.co/nG6tcTpzGu 💜#ENDALZ
1/ Central Texas continues to be impacted by severe flooding.
Don't drive through floodwaters, especially at night.
Be prepared for emergency evacuations. Listen to local officials and pack an emergency kit. #txwx
If the lights go out, are you ready? #HurricanePrep starts at home with these power outage essentials:
📻Battery-powered radio
🔦Flashlights and extra batteries
🔋Portable charger for phones
🥫Non-perishable foods
🌊 There is an elevated risk for rip currents along the East coast this weekend.
Be sure to follow these safety tips when enjoying Florida’s sunny beaches!
Visit https://t.co/U43TWF7G82 to monitor rip current hazards in your area.
A three-day weekend and National Grilling Month?? Keep the celebration going all month long with these safety tips
- Place your grill well away from siding, deck railings, eaves and overhanging branches
- Clean your grill after each use
- Keep a 3-foot safe zone around your grill
MEMA is seeking a Emergency Response Training Coordinator to lead critical training efforts.
Location: Augusta, ME
Salary: $54,412 - $76,315
Apply by: July 18, 2025
Learn more & apply here: https://t.co/hsMPuBzCac
15-Year-Old Missing for a Year Found in Man's Home
32-year-old North Carolina man Joseph Rossomando faces multiple sex crime charges
There are so many poor souls in similar situations. #seesomethingsaysomething
https://t.co/vy41ztnGmn
“Siarra Bartha was last seen on June 10, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., leaving her home in the 11300 block of Landsdowne Drive in Surrey.” https://t.co/40JexGDRdR - @GlobalBC#MissingChild#MissingPerson#SurreyBC cc: #YVR
Authorities believe they may still be in Hawaii. Solenne's is shown age-progressed to what she might look like today at age 7.
Read more: https://t.co/xrJwK1seIZ