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• Firefighters called to the West Navarre Intermediate School

  Created: Thursday, 06 January 2011 17:03 Author:

  The Holley-Navarre Fire Department was called to the West Navarre Intermediate School this morning after vice principal David Crissey smelled a strong odor of smoke in a classroom shortly after 8 a. m. ...

• Santa Rosa County announces holiday closings

  Created: Wednesday, 22 December 2010 14:39 Author: Staff Reports

  The following offices and departments will be closed Thursday, Dec. 23, and Friday, Dec. 24, for the Christmas holidays,  and Friday, Dec. 31, for New Year’s: ...

• Serial robber nabbed

  Created: Monday, 20 December 2010 19:01 Author: Jennifer Hensley

  Authorities believe they have solved a series of burglaries that spanned three counties and more than 40 businesses within the past four months. ...

• Legislative delegation to hear residents' concerns

  Created: Thursday, 16 December 2010 07:30 Author: Ken Garner

  State legislators representing Santa Rosa County will hold a public hearing from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, at the Administrative Offices Complex, 6495 Caroline St., Milton. The county commission is expected to ask the delegation to combat implementa...

• Daily Fire Safety Tip: December 31

  Created: Wednesday, 01 December 2010 10:39 Author: Staff Reports

  Be safe and responsible. Don’t drink and drive. If you plan to celebrate the New Year, have a designated driver before you go out. If you need a ride call a friend or a taxi. Continue to practice these safety tips throughout the year and we’ll all ha...

• Daily Fire Safety Tip: December 30

  Created: Wednesday, 01 December 2010 10:38 Author: Staff Reports

  All good things must eventually come to an end. The longer your decorations stay up, the greater the fire hazard. Use care when taking down your decorations and lights. Inspect them for damage and discard any that are. Use caution when packing them to pr...

• Daily Fire Safety Tip: December 29

  Created: Wednesday, 01 December 2010 10:32 Author: Staff Reports

  Smoking is a leading cause of home fire deaths. You should never smoke in bed or a chair that you may fall asleep in. When smoking, make sure to use a deep ashtray and keep cigarettes away from furniture. Smoking material should be thoroughly extinguishe...

• Daily Fire Safety Tip: December 28

  Created: Wednesday, 01 December 2010 10:31 Author: Staff Reports

  Have fireplaces and chimneys inspected by a professional yearly. Cover your fireplace with a metal screen or glass doors to prevent sparks from causing a fire. Also, never burn gift wrapping materials or Christmas trees in it. Combustible materials shoul...

• Daily Fire Safety Tip: December 27

  Created: Wednesday, 01 December 2010 10:30 Author: Staff Reports

  Never use a range, oven or industrial heater as a supplemental heater for your home. These items are not efficient at warming your home and they greatly increase your risk of fire. These items may also become a lethal carbon monoxide source....

• Daily Fire Safety Tip: December 26

  Created: Wednesday, 01 December 2010 10:30 Author: Staff Reports

  Have a fire extinguisher available in your home. Check it regularly to make sure it is charged. When using an extinguisher, use the PASS method: Pull the pin. Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire. Squeeze the trigger lever. Sweep the stream side-to-sid...

• Daily Fire Safety Tip: December 25

  Created: Wednesday, 01 December 2010 10:29 Author: Staff Reports

  Remember to be safety conscious. The emergency services agencies in Santa Rosa County wish you a happy holiday....

• Daily Fire Safety Tip: December 24

  Created: Wednesday, 01 December 2010 10:28 Author: Staff Reports

  Looking for a last minute gift? Don’t know what to get that special somebody! Give them the gift of fire safety. Smoke alarms and fire extinguishers make great gifts. Not only do they say I really care, they protect them throughout the year and truly a...

• Daily Fire Safety Tip: December 23

  Created: Wednesday, 01 December 2010 10:27 Author: Staff Reports

  Have a plan in case you have a fire: Step 3 - Pay special attention to young children, elderly people and the disabled. Be sure to include them in your plan. Get out as fast as you can and stay out. Never go back inside. Once you’re safely out, go to a...

• Daily Fire Safety Tip: December 22

  Created: Wednesday, 01 December 2010 10:27 Author: Staff Reports

  Have a plan in case you have a fire: Step 2 - Crawl low under smoke and feel closed doors for heat. If the door is warm, find another way out. If you are trapped, close doors and stuff the door cracks to keep smoke out. Call 911 and tell them exactly whe...

• Daily Fire Safety Tip: December 21

  Created: Wednesday, 01 December 2010 10:26 Author: Staff Reports

  Have a plan in case you have a fire: Step 1 - Design an evacuation plan for your family. Make sure everyone understands what to do and where to go in case of an emergency. Know two ways out of every room and practice them to make sure you can do it....

• Daily Fire Safety Tip: December 20

  Created: Wednesday, 01 December 2010 10:25 Author: Staff Reports

  Teach every member of the family what to do in case their clothes catch on fire. Remember to: STOP, don’t run; DROP to the floor; cover your face with your hands and ROLL till the fire goes out. Finally cool burns with cool water and call 911 for help....

• Daily Fire Safety Tip: December 19

  Created: Wednesday, 01 December 2010 10:24 Author: Staff Reports

  Children should be taught that matches and lighters are tools for adults. These items should be kept out of sight and away from the reach of children. Children should tell an adult if they find them lying around. Curious children cause numerous fires usi...

• Daily Fire Safety Tip: December 18

  Created: Wednesday, 01 December 2010 10:23 Author: Staff Reports

  Fire safety is a family affair. Families should meet regularly to discuss fire safety rules, what to do in case of a fire and what each person’s role is when an emergency occurs. By reviewing this information, a family will be able to prevent many fire...

• Daily Fire Safety Tip: December 17

  Created: Wednesday, 01 December 2010 10:22 Author: Staff Reports

  Are you giving someone a new bicycle as a gift this year? Don’t forget the helmet. Helmets should be worn by children and adults anytime they ride a bicycle, scooter, skate board or similar equipment. A helmet can be the difference between a few scratc...

• Daily Fire Safety Tip: December 16

  Created: Wednesday, 01 December 2010 10:03 Author: Staff Reports

  Establish kid free zones in your home. These zones should be three foot buffer areas that children are not allowed in when items such as stoves, ovens, space heaters and other things that can burn are in use. Children must be taught about these zones and...