Heavy rain events are occurring more frequently and with more severity. Here in Orange County, we’ve definitely seen an uptick in the number of flooding-producing storms in the last few years.
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Did you know that you can help save a life? Just about anyone can learn how to do CPR and you never know when you’ll need it to help a friend or loved one in an emergency.
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I’m asked occasionally, “What does it take to run an organization like South Orange Rescue Squad?” My answer is always the same: it takes a lot. A lot of time, effort, and resources.
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Winter doesn’t officially start until the Solstice, but we’re already in the thick of holiday festivities and cold temperatures! That’s why we’re devoting this issue of the South Orange Dispatch to winter safety.
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Thanksgiving marks the start of the year-end holiday crush. With all you’ve got on your holiday to-do list, you probably don’t have “safety”. That’s OK – we’ve created some checklists and tips to help you and your loved ones have a happy, healthy and safe end of the year.
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Hurricane season is winding down – and hopefully, that means no more activity like we have been seeing for the past few weeks. While we have been fairly fortunate locally, between Helene and Milton, first responders across the country have their hands full, still assessing and responding to the damage.
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