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Safety Tips
Know First Aid
The following first-aid and
safety tips can help you deal with common emergencies. Remember, if you
have any doubt, call 911 immediately.
- Bleeding: Apply direct pressure over the wound. Find the
cleanest cloth available and hold it firmly on the wound. An elastic
wrap, such as an Ace bandage, works well to hold the cloth in place.
Don’t apply any bandage too tight. When using a pressure bandage, always
check for good circulation (pulse & skin color) beyond the injury.
Spurting blood or any bleeding, which can’t be stopped in one minute, is
a 911 emergency.
- Burns: Cool the burn. Pour tap water over a burn for several
minutes. Get immediate medical attention for anything more than the most
minor burn.
- Eyes: Flush the eye(s). When any foreign material, liquid or
powder gets into an eye, flush the eye with tap water for several
minutes. Seek medical attention.
- Falls: Don’t move the person. Neck and spinal injuries are
always a possibility with a fall so keep them from turning their head
and call 911.
- Chest pains & shortness of breathe: Call 911. Chest
pains, shortness of breath, anxiety and pains radiating to the arm can
be signs of a heart attack.
- Slurred speech & difficulty moving: Call 911. Slurred
speech, partial or total loss of movement in the arms or legs and a
drooping mouth can be signs of a stroke.
The City offers CPR
classes through the Monterey Fire Department. Call 646.3900 to register.
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- Think before you throw. Is it really garbage or can it be recycled?
- Buy larger quantities, it eliminates over-packaging and saves
resources.
- Lead by example. Your children watch what you do and learn by your
actions.
- For picnics and camping trips, bring a clear plastic bag to save
recyclables. Clear bags help to avoid confusing the recyclables with
trash.
- Recycle yard trimmings or begin a composting program at your home.
- Buy products made from recycled materials. This saves trees and
water.
- Tie tree trimmings in 4 foot by 4-foot bundles and place next to
recycling bins if they do not fit in the yard-waste container.
- Donate clothing and toys to charity organizations.
- Remodeling? Bring wood to the landfill to be mulched. Take
appliances to the Last Chance Mercantile in Marina.
- Remove your address from mass mailing lists to cut down on the
amount of junk mail you receive. Mail a postcard with your name and
address asking that your name be removed from the mailing lists being
sold to major mailing list companies. Send postcards to Mail Preference
Service, Direct Marketing Assoc., P.O. Box 9008, Farmingdale, NY
11735-9908. Commercial accounts: Do you have a need to recycle landscape
trimmings or yard waste? The City is interested in beginning a program
to recycle yard waste from commercial establishments, and we need your
input. Please call Angela Brantley at 646.5662 to discuss this possible
option or for more information on recycling.
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