Fairfax County's Health and Safety podcast for April 7, 2010 includes preparedness information, electrical safety and window safety.

1. Health and Safety Podcast April 7, 2010

2. Topics Emergency Preparedness Electrical Safety Childhood Immunization Month Window Safety

3. Emergency Preparedness Be prepared for 3 days (72 hours): Food should not require electricity. Water – 1 gallon of waterper person per day. Battery-powered radio, flashlight and extra batteries. Have a family emergency plan.

4. Emergency Preparedness For more information: www.ReadyVirginia.gov www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency

5. Electrical Safety Replace or repair loose or frayed cords. Avoid overloading outlets. Plug in one appliance per outlet. Avoid “cube taps” and other devices that connect multipleappliances into a singlereceptacle.

6. Electrical Safety Have additional outletsadded by a qualifiedelectrician. Follow the manufacturer’s instruction for plugging appliances into outlets. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fr

7. Childhood Immunization Virginia legislation has changed some of the school entrance requirements. Keep children’svaccinations up-to-date. Visit your health careprovider or a HealthDepartment clinic nowto ensure immunizations are current. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd

8. Window Safety Open windows are an increased safety risk for young children. Always supervise young children. Close and lock windows. Keep furniture/beds away from windows. Keep window treatments out of reach.

9. Additional Information www.fairfaxcounty.gov www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency 9-1-1 – Emergency police, fire, medical. 703-691-2131 – Non-emergency.