06-2007 Newsletter re Elder Update SubscriptionPUBLIC SAFETY 848-2525 The North Palm Beach Department of Public Safety encour-
ages all village residents to get involved in this great celebra-
560 U. S.. Highway One
tion of community, crime prevention, and strong police/
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
community partnerships. The most important aspect of Na-
tional Night Out is getting neighbors together!If you have any
SUMMER SAFETY TIPS
questions regarding the event, please contact Officer Williams
at 841-3300.
School's out, pools are open and people across the country are
looking for fun ways to cool down as summer temperatures heat
Remember:
up. As you head to the beach, to the pool, or on vacation to a lake
or river, the North Palm Beach Department of Public Safety en-
A strong community makes for a safe community.
courages you and your family to keep safety in mind!
Learn to swim. The best thing anyone can do to stay safe in
and around the water is to learn to swim. Always swim with a
NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS ONLY!!
buddy; never swim alone.
Swim in areas that are supervised.
If you are not currently receiving ,
Elder Update
Read and obey all rules and posted signs.
you may do so by completing the form below
Children or inexperienced swimmers should take precautions,
and mailing it to , P. O. Box 6750,
Elder Update
such as wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal floa-
Tallahassee, FL 32314-6750
tation device (PFD) when around the water.
Please allow 8-10 weeks to receive first issue.
Elder Update
Watch out for the dangerous “too’s” – too tired, too cold, too
.
far from safety, too much sun, too much strenuous activity.
is distributed at no cost to elder Floridians
Set water safety rules for the whole family based on swim-
ming abilities (for example, inexperienced swimmers should
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stay in water less than chest deep).
Be knowledgeable of the water environment you are in and
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its potential hazards, such as deep and shallow areas, cur-
rents, depth charges, obstructions and where the entry and
Last Name_________________________________________
exit points are located. The more informed you are, the more
aware you will be of hazards and safe practices.
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Pay attention to local weather conditions and forecasts. Stop
swimming at the first indication of bad weather.
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Use a feet-first entry when entering the water.
Do not mix alcohol with swimming, diving or boating. Alco-
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hol impairs your judgment, balance, and coordination, affects
your swimming skills, and reduces your body's ability to stay
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Florida
warm.
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Know and practice how to prevent, recognize, and respond to
emergency situations.
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If you have any questions regarding Summer Safety Tips, contact
Officer Williams at 841-3300.
Postal regulations require that the person receiving the
2007 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IS
subscription be the one requesting the subscription.
COMING TO NORTH PALM BEACH
Elder Update is a bimonthly publication mailed in-state to
AUGUST 7, 2007
Florida residents at no cost to receipients. Out of state,
5:00-9:00 P.M.
Elder Update can be accessed at
http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us.
The North Palm Beach Department of Public Safety invites you to
be a part of this community-wide event on the evening of Tues-
day, August 7, 2007. Village residents and neighbors will “Give
Crime & Drugs a Going Away Party.” National Night Out exist
to:
“Ask the Village”
a new feature in the monthly newslet-
Promote community involvement in crime and drug preven-
ter. The new column will give residents the opportunity to
tion activities.
have their concerns and/or questions answered each month.
Strengthen police-community relations.
Email your questions to publicinfo@village-npb.org or mail
your questions to the Village Manager’s office at 501 U S
Encourage neighborhood participation as part of the fight for
safer streets. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, FL 33408.