Grilling this holiday weekend ?

Follow these safety tips to prevent fires and burn injuries.

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As a part of 'Beach Safety Week' listen to our Ocean Safety Officers walk you through the steps of how to have a safe and enjoyable day at the beach.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE GRADUATES

Play it safe out on the roads.

Wear seat belts, drive according to the speed, and don't drive when drinking or under the influence of drugs.

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You may not know exactly the best thing to do in a medical emergency. This checklist can give you some options to start with. The first step is always to call 911 and get emergency services coming to you.

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On Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 at 8:31pm MFD personnel were dispatched to the report of a structure fire in the 200 block of Wakea Avenue in Kahului.

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Hoarding creates an unsafe situation for residents and for responders who may come to assist and provide care for them. Escape may become difficult if not impossible in an emergency.

Reach out to members of your ohana who are living like this and offer help for their safety.

May is wildfire preparedness month.

Follow these tips to help improve your home's survivability, and to minimize the effects of fire on your property.

For more tips to prepare: hwmo.org

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May is Stop the Bleed month.

Controlling heavy bleeding can save a life.

To learn more about Stop the Bleed training: buff.ly/37vvI03

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With the lack of tradewinds, working in the outdoors has become that much more difficult. Be sure you have enough water, and access to rest and shade.

Call 911 if any of your co-workers are feeling sluggish, cramping, nauseous, or vomiting, call 911.

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We would like to give a great mahalo and honor our EMS partners at Maui County EMS/American Medical Response. They are a great part of our emergency response team and an important link in caring for the people of Maui County.

Mahalo !!

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Do you know what types of threats and damage might be possible for your home or business ? How will you protect the structure and your ohana ? Planning to evacuate ? To where ?

Evaluate your risks, make a plan, and prepare for what you will do if a hurricane approaches.

You can sign up to receive public safety and weather-related alerts on your phone, via email, text, or phone call. Follow the link: buff.ly/42WPkqu or scan the QR code.

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Lithium-ion batteries continue to be an item of concern for firefighters around the world. The potential to create a large, dangerous, and difficult-to-extinguish fire is very real. Take appropriate precautions when using and charging Lithium-ion battery-powered devices.

The potential for high surf exists along the south and west-facing shores of the islands in Maui County.

Use caution in and around the ocean. Check in with our Ocean Safety Officers for the latest updates on conditions.

If in doubt, don't go out !

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