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Public Alerts & Safety Tips
Benton County Public Alerts are intended to notify the community about potential dangers or
threats to the well being of the citizens.
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Door-to-Door Magazine Alert
The Sheriff's Office has reports of a scam/burglarizing group in the area
Fireplace Safety Tips
Now that winter weather is upon us it is time for relaxing around a warm fireplace. Unfortunately it is also the time of
year that 911 receives numerous calls related to fireplace/chimney fires that get out of control.
Turkey Fryer Safety Tips
Deep-frying a turkey uses some type of oil over an open flame, thus it presents several potentially serious hazards from the time the flame is lit
to the time the turkey is removed and the oil has completely cooled.
Wintertime Car Safety Tips
Winter weather is a challenge to both the mechanical abilities of your car and your abilities as a driver.
These safety tips can help keep you from slipping and sliding towards dire consequences.
Sleeping Babies Safety Tips
County Coroner Daniel Oxford would like to advise parents of infants about the dangers of co-sleeping and improper bedding which may lead to suffocation.
If your baby is under 12 months old, and especially if they are in the 4 to 6 month age group, you can help prevent SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome),
suffocation, and strangulation by following a few safety tips...
Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
Carbon Monoxide is known as the "Silent Killer" in your home. Every year more than 100 people in the United States
die from unintentional exposure to carbon monoxide associated with appliances in their homes. Find out how to reduce your risks of CO Poisoning by following a few safety tips...
Smoking Safety Tips
In 2006, there were an estimated 142,900 smoking-material fires in the United States. These fires resulted in an estimated $606 million in direct property damage,
1,600 civilian injuries and 780 deaths. One out of every four fatal vicims of smoking-materials is not the smoker whose cigarette started the fire. More fatal
smoking-material fires start in bedrooms then in living rooms, family rooms and dens. The risk of dying in a home structure fire caused by smoking materials rises
with age. There are some simple steps you can take to protect those around you...
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