sAFETY
IS A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY FOR PEDESTRIANS AND
DRIVERS.
IS A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY FOR PEDESTRIANS AND
DRIVERS.
- A Mesa
County child was hit by a car while walking to school, this week. - Drivers and
pedestrians alike should take precautions to stay safe, especially during busy
times, between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. and 2:30 and 5 p.m. - Tips for drivers:
- Look out for
pedestrians everywhere, at all times. - Slow down
and be prepared to stop when turning or otherwise entering a crosswalk. - Never pass
vehicles stopped at crosswalks –people may be crossing that you can’t see. - More than
3,000 people were killed in 2014 distracted driving crashes – 520 of those
people weren’t in the vehicle. Don’t be
a distracted driver. Put your phone away. - Be extra
cautious when backing up – pedestrians can move into your path. - Tips for pedestrians:
- Always walk
on the sidewalk facing traffic. If there is no sidewalk, walk along the
shoulder of the road, also facing traffic. - Cross
streets at marked crosswalks or intersections if possible. - Don’t rely
on pedestrian signals. Look left, right and left again before crossing a
street. - Watch for
turning vehicles. Make sure the driver sees you and will stop for you. - Don’t play
games on a cellphone, talk on a cell phone or wear headphones while crossing. - Safety is a
shared responsibility. Be a courteous and observant driver and/or pedestrian.
Take
precautions to reduce exposure to wildfire smoke
precautions to reduce exposure to wildfire smoke
- Multiple
wildfires are creating smoke across Colorado, including the 621 acre Spring
Creek 2 Wildfire, burning in Mesa County, about 5 miles south of Parachute. - Although recent
updates indicate the fire is 70 percent contained, smoke may continue to impact
residents. - If smoke is
thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood, consider remaining indoors. - This is especially true for sensitive
groups, such as people with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very
young and the elderly. - Limit
outdoor activity when moderate or heavy smoke is present. - Sensitive
groups should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion. - If smoke is
thick, turn off your swamp cooler to help keep smoke from entering your home. - Consider
running an errand or relocating temporarily to a building with a closed cooling
system, like a mall or grocery store, if smoke is present indoors and is making
you ill. - If visibility is less than
five miles in your neighborhood due to smoke, smoke has reached levels that are
unhealthy. - Contact your health care provider if you experience respiratory
symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing and sore throat.