Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Safety first this summer
Area youth enjoy a day at the Kimball Swimming Pool and one of the new additions to the pool, a basketball hoop. As area residents enjoy various activiites in the sun, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services cautions to enjoy the season safely. See page A2 for tips on sun safety, grilling and more.
It's time for Fourth of July celebrations – fireworks, a backyard barbecue, maybe a trip to the lake. Whatever people have planned, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services wants them to enjoy their holiday but make sure it's as safe as it is fun.
Fireworks Safety
Fireworks are festive, beautiful and a big part of many Nebraskans' Fourth of July get-togethers. Unfortunately, they can also be dangerous. According to the Nebraska State Fire Marshal's Office, 176 people visited the emergency room with fireworks-related injuries June 25-July 5, 2015.
To enjoy fireworks safely,...