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 	<title>Medina County Sheriff Prescription Drug Turn in Program</title>
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 <![CDATA[The Medina County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with the Medina County Drug Abuse Commission and the Medina County Drug Task Force is pleased to announce the implementation of a full time prescription drug turn in program. Located in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office, a secure collection box has been placed to accept all unwanted and/or expired medications.
To take advantage of this program, simply bring these items to the Sheriff's Office. A staff member will direct you to the collection box. Please note that the staff will not handle your medication for turn in. Prior to disposal, remove or black out the information on the prescription label. Ensure that all bottles or bags are securely closed. Place all items in a clear zip lock bag. Deposit into the collection box. DO NOT DEPOSIT ANY NEEDLES OR SHARPS. These items will not be collected.
This program has been funded by the Medina County Anti-Drug Levy.
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    <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:02:37 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Snow Emergency Levels</title>
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 <![CDATA[The winter season has been very mild this year, but it is still important to be familar with the Ohio snow emergency levels in case the weather takes a turn for the worse!
LEVEL 1: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.
LEVEL 2: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Motorists should use extreme caution.
LEVEL 3: All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel or a personal emergency exists. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roads may subject themselves to arrest.
Information on the current snow emergency levels for the&nbsp;Medina area&nbsp;can be found&nbsp;by listening to&nbsp;the local news or by visting &nbsp;http://www.buckeyetraffic.org/...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:52:13 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Car vs. School Bus</title>
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 <![CDATA[The EYFD&nbsp;was dispatched to the intersection of Speith&nbsp;and Abbeyville Road's for a car vs. school bus.&nbsp;
All occupants were out of the school bus and the car upon arrival. Immediate triage was started along with the need of additional resources.&nbsp;Seven patients were transported to Medina Hospital.&nbsp;
Erhart /York Twp units on scene, Engine 56-1 and&nbsp;Squad 57-1
Mutual aid squads were requested from Medina&nbsp;Life Support Team,&nbsp;Valley City and Lafayette Fire Departments.
Additional agencies responding Medina County Sheriff, Ohio State Highway Patrol.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Additional Photos can be found at:http://www.erhartyorktwpfire.com/gallery/showalbumphoto/abid/NTI5OQ==Further information is available at:
http://medinagazette.northcoastnow.com/2011/12/20/5-junior-high-students-to-hospital-as-precaution-after-bus-suv-crash/...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:12:59 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Single Car Crash</title>
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 <![CDATA[The department responded to a single car crash into a electrical pole.&nbsp; The driver was treated and released at scene.The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating. ...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:11:08 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Holiday Cooking Safety Tips</title>
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 <![CDATA[he Division of State Fire Marshal is reminding Ohioans about the dangers of cooking fires this holiday season.âCooking is the leading cause of home fires in Ohio on Thanksgiving day and the risk of cooking-related fires remains elevated all through the holidays,â said State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers. âIt is heartbreaking to see a fire devastate family gatherings. Stay alert when youâre in the kitchen; pay attention to what youâre cooking.âAccording to the U.S. Fire Administration, an estimated 2,000 Thanksgiving Day house fires occur annually in the United States, resulting in 25 injuries and $21 million in property loss. Cooking is, by far, the leading cause of all Thanksgiving Day fires nationally and in Ohio. Reports from Ohioâs fire departments indicate that nearly 60% of Ohioâs Thanksgiving Day fires are cooking-related.Marshal Flowers offers the following tips for safe holiday cooking:&nbsp;Never hold a child or pet while cooking.Avoid wearing loose clothing or dangling sleeves while cooking.Keep potholders, oven mitts, towels and anything flammable away from your stovetop.Clean food and grease from burners and the stove top.If you must use a turkey fryer, keep it outside, away from buildings and other structures, such as garages, carports and decks and in view when it is on. The turkey should be thawed prior to frying. Always follow the manufacturerâs instructions.Keep an ABC multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher nearby. Never use water on a grease fire. Water and grease are a dangerous combination. Water can cause hot grease to splatter.Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, broiling or boiling food. If you must leave the room, even for a short period of time, turn off the stove.Have a safety zone: keep children and pets three feet away from the stove and oven.In addition, Marshal Flowers encourages Ohioans to have a working smoke alarm installed on every level of the home and in each bedroom or sleeping area. Each member of the household should know the home fire escape plan and practice it twice a year. Guests should be aware of the escape plan and the location of any fire extinguishers in case there is an emergency....]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:11:35 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Car Fire</title>
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 <![CDATA[The Erhart/York Fire Department responded to a singe car fire near the intersection of Spieth and Station roads.&nbsp; Upon arrival the car was fully involved and all occupants were out of the vehicle.&nbsp;
After extinguishing&nbsp;the scene was turned over to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Units Responding: Engine 56-1, 57-2, Squad 57-2.
Additional Agencies: Medina County Sheriff's Office, Ohio State Highway Patrol...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:11:25 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Thank you!</title>
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 <![CDATA[The Fire Department would like to THANK the citizens of York Township for passing the York Twp Fire Rescue Levy on Nov 8, 2011....]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:11:42 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Change YOUR SMOKE Detector Batteries</title>
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 <![CDATA[The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal and local fire departments across the state encourage Ohioans to make it a habit to change the batteries in their smoke alarms at least twice a year &amp;ndash; at the beginning and end of daylight savings time. Smoke alarms save lives and can cut the risk of dying in a fire by half.
&amp;ldquo;The facts speak clearly &amp;ndash; only a working smoke alarm can save your life,&amp;rdquo; said Marshal Flowers. &amp;ldquo;Ohioans can greatly reduce tragic fire deaths and injuries by performing the simple task of replacing smoke alarm batteries. By taking the time to change the batteries and by testing them monthly, you are doing more to affect the fire safety of your family and home than any other action you could take.&amp;rdquo;
&amp;ldquo;Ohio continues to experience far too many preventable fire-related injuries and deaths in homes without smoke alarms,&amp;rdquo; said Marshal Flowers. Firefighters still find that smoke alarms, which typically retail for less than $10, are often not present in homes or are not functional. The statistics are sobering. Through November 3, 2011, 94 people have died in 77 fatal residential fires reported to the Division of State Fire Marshal. Smoke alarms were confirmed present in 26 (34%) of those fires and functioning in only 7 (9%) of the incidents.
Smoke alarms, when properly installed and maintained, provide early warning when fire occurs. For the greatest protection, install a smoke detector on every level of your home and inside each sleeping area. Also, develop an escape plan and make sure every family member knows what to do if the smoke alarm does sound.
Test smoke alarms at least once each month to ensure that they are working properly. Vacuum the dust from inside the detector at least once every year. Batteries in battery-operated alarms should be changed twice a year or whenever a detector &amp;ldquo;chirps&amp;rdquo; to signal low battery power. Never &amp;ldquo;borrow&amp;rdquo; a smoke detector&amp;rsquo;s battery for another use. A disabled detector cannot save your life. In addition, smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years or according to the manufacturer&amp;rsquo;s specifications....]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:11:34 -0500</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Fire Department Annual Halloween Party</title>
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 <![CDATA[The Fire Department's Annual Halloween Party for the community was held last evening from 6 pm to 8 pm.&nbsp; The party has been held for over 20 yrs.&nbsp; The party provides a safe atmosphere for kids to Trick or Treat!&nbsp;
There are games and even an inflatable jump house for the kids.&nbsp; At each game a prize is given along with candy.&nbsp; After spending time at the games dough nuts are apple cider are served.
This year we had over 200 kids come and participate!&nbsp;...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:10:49 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Home Heating Safety Tips</title>
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 <![CDATA[Fireplaces and Wood Burning Stoves
&amp;bull;Allow enough cleararance between Fireplaces and Wood Burning Stoves
&amp;bull;Allow enough clearance between a wood burning stove and combustible materials such as walls, floors and ceilings.
&amp;bull;A wood stove should be placed on an approved stove board to protect your floor from heat and hot coals.
&amp;bull;Make sure the flue is open before lighting a fire, and never close the flue while a fire is still smoldering.
&amp;bull; Use a fireplace screen to prevent any sparks from reaching out and igniting nearby objects.
&amp;bull; Never use gasoline or lighter fluid to start a fire.
&amp;bull;The immediate area in front of a fireplace (approximately 3 feet) should not have a rug, carpet or exposed wood flooring.
&amp;bull;When lighting a gas fireplace, strike your match first, then turn on the gas.
&amp;bull;Burn only dry, seasoned wood, and dispose of the cooled ashes in a closed metal container outside and away from your home.
&amp;bull;Never leave a fire burning unattended in the fireplace.

Portable Space Heaters
&amp;bull;When buying a space heater, look for a control feature that automatically shuts off the power if the heater falls over.
&amp;bull;Never leave a heater on when you are not in the room or when you go to sleep, and do not leave children or pets unattended around any heating source. Unplug the heater when you are not using it.
&amp;bull;Don&amp;rsquo;t use an extension cord with an electric portable heater. The current to the heater could melt the cord and cause a fire.
&amp;bull;Don&amp;rsquo;t plug more than one heating device into an outlet.
&amp;bull;Never use electric heaters near water &amp;ndash; as in your bathroom or near a water heater.
Kerosene Heaters
&amp;bull;Make sure the room has proper ventilation.
&amp;bull;Fill your heater with only crystal clear, K-1 kerosene. Do not use fluid that is not recommended
for your heater. Refuel outside, and only after the heater has cooled down.
&amp;bull;Check the wick every couple of weeks during the heating season. If the wick is dirty, clean it according to the manufacturer&amp;rsquo;s instructions.
&amp;bull;Because a kerosene heater has a constant open flame, it should not be used in a room
where there are flammable solvents, aerosol sprays, gasoline or any type of oil.
Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors, when properly installed and maintained, provide early warning when fire occurs. For the greatest protection, install a smoke detector on every level of your home and inside each sleeping area.
Test smoke detectors at least once each month to ensure that they are working properly. Vacuum the dust from inside the detector at least once every year. Batteries in battery-operated detectors should be changed twice a year or whenever a detector &amp;ldquo;chirps&amp;rdquo; to signal low battery power. Never &amp;ldquo;borrow&amp;rdquo; a smoke detector&amp;rsquo;s battery for another use. A disabled detector cannot save your life. In addition, smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years or according to the manufacturer&amp;rsquo;s specifications.
Also, develop an escape plan and make sure every family member knows what to do if the fire alarm does sound...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:34:08 -0500</pubDate>
  
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