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Tips for Hazardous Winter Driving
On February 3, 2020 by Calgary's Childby Mia Bevacqua of In The Garage
If you get stranded during the summer, you can just hang out in shorts and a tank top until help arrives—but that’s not the case during the winter. When the snow flies, you need to be sure you’re prepared for the worst-case scenario: being stuck outside in sub-zero temperatures.
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Does your child know what to do if the power went out or a storm hit?
On December 30, 2019 by Calgary's ChildProvided by CEMA
Empowering children with the knowledge of how to prepare and take action during an emergency or disaster is the best way to keep them safe.
That’s why The City of Calgary developed Ready Squad, a fun and interactive 20-minute on-line course that gives kids the knowledge and tools to react during a disaster.
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Five Things You Must Teach Your Parents to Be Safe Online
On November 6, 2019 by Calgary's ChildProvided by NordVPN
Seniors use the internet for the same reasons as everyone else – talking with friends and family, shopping, watching videos, and reading the news. However, the elderly are often targeted by scammers, who see them as wealthy and vulnerable.
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Prevent Accidental Poisoning
On September 3, 2019 by Calgary's ChildEmergency Medical Services (EMS) would like to remind parents and caregivers of precautions to prevent accidental childhood poisonings around the home.
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Keeping Backyard Play Safe
On July 11, 2019 by Calgary's ChildEspecially in the summer months, children can be found playing in the ‘safety of their backyards’. To help keep them safe, parents must be aware that there are many potential hazards in the backyard that can result in injury to their children. Calgary EMS would like to pass along these important backyard safety tips.
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Toboggan Safety
On January 9, 2019 by Calgary's ChildEmergency Medical Services (EMS) would like to remind parents and children of some basic toboggan/sledding safety tips as the winter season continues. Injuries may result from collisions with stationary objects on the hill, such as trees or rocks, or even collisions with other people. Unprotected falls can also result in more serious injury if you
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Cold Weather Safety from Calgary EMS
On November 5, 2018 by Calgary's ChildMinus temperatures are here again – do you know what to do in the case of cold injury/illness? Emergency Medical Services (EMS) paramedics respond to a number of cold weather related emergencies every winter. However, by taking appropriate measures to dress properly, anticipate sudden weather changes and preparing to be out in the cold, may
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Make Eye Exams Part of Your Back-to-School Routine
On August 15, 2018 by Calgary's Childprovided by Hakim Optical Notebooks and binders, pens and pencils, a new lunch box and backpack, a new outfit — the staples of a typical back-to-school shopping list. However, one of the most important items to get your child ready to return to the classroom is often overlooked, and that is their eye health. To
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24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years
On March 9, 2018 by Calgary's ChildBy Heather Cowie, The City of Calgary Recreation It goes without saying that we want the best for our kids! As parents and caregivers, we try to do our best to navigate the messages, images, pressures, and expectations that come along with caring for a child, but it is not an easy task. As a
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March PSA – Burns & Scalds
On February 26, 2018 by Calgary's ChildFrom Alberta Health Services EMS Each year, Alberta Health Services, EMS, continues to respond to emergencies involving young children who have sustained severe burns or scalds. These incidents often occur inside the child’s own home. Common causes include a child accidentally tipping hot liquids onto themselves, touching hot surfaces such as stoves, or making contact