Safety Net

2010 Resident Hurricane Brief

Window Safety Wedges NOW AVAILABLE!

What are Window Wedges®?
The Window Wedge® is an adjustable window stop for double hung and horizontal sliding windows.  When properly installed, the wedge will stop a window from opening more than four inches.  In the event of an emergency, such as a fire, the wedge can quickly be removed from the inside of the window by an adult.

Should I have Them in My Home?
Window Wedge® is a recommended safety device for any two-story home where a young child lives or may visit.  If installed correctly, the Window Wedge®, along with proper adult supervision, may help reduce the risk of falling from a second story window.  AMCC at Tri-Command will provide one Window Wedge® for each second story window in a two-story home.  Simply contact your Community Management office at 843.846.5300 or call 843.846.5330 to place a maintenance request.  Once requested, the wedges will be delivered to your home free of charge for your convenience.

How Do I Install One?
The Window Wedge® is made of durable ABS plastic and has a tapered groove on the bottom that holds a strip of velcro.  The wedge easily attaches to another strip of velcro that can be added to a window frame without the use of tools.  Please refer to the detailed instructions provided with your Window Wedge® packaging for correct installation.

For more information, please contact 843.846.5300.

Monthly Safety Tips: Severe Weather Preparedness

Although it is a few weeks away, June 1st marks the first day of the 2010 hurricane season in the Eastern United States, which will continue until November 30th. The best way to keep you and your family safe this storm season is to be prepare now for the possibility of a severe weather strikes your area.

Before using, place your grill at least 10 feet away from other objects, including the house and any shrubs or bushes.
Always stay by the grill when cooking.
Only use starter fluid made for barbecue grills when starting a fire in a charcoal grill.
Before using a gas grill, check the connection between the propane tank and the fuel line to be sure it is working properly and not leaking.
Never use a match to check for leaks. If you detect a leak, immediately turn off the gas. Do not attempt to light the grill again until the leak is fixed.
Never bring a barbecue grill inside your home or garage. This is both a fire and carbon monoxide poisoning hazard.
Keep kids and pets well away until grill equipment is completely cool

Bicycle Safety

Wear a Properly Fitted Bicycle Helmet

Adjust Your Bicycle to Fit. Stand over your bicycle. There should be 1 to 2 inches between you and the top tube (bar) if using a road bike and 3 to 4 inches if a mountain bicycle. The seat should be level front to back. The seat height should be adjusted to allow a slight bend at the knee when the leg is fully extended. The handlebar height should be at the same level with the seat.
Check Your Equipment. Before riding, inflate tires properly and check that your brakes work.
See and Be Seen. Whether daytime, dawn, dusk, foul weather, or at night, you need to be seen by others. Wearing white has not been shown to make you more visible. Rather, always wear neon, fluorescent, or other bright colors when riding day or night. Also wear something that reflects light, such as reflective tape or markings, or flashing lights. Remember, just because you can see a driver doesn’t mean the driver can see you.
Control Your Bicycle. Always ride with at least one hand on the handlebars. Carry books and other items in a bicycle carrier or backpack.
Watch for and Avoid Road Hazards. Be on the lookout for hazards such as potholes, broken glass, gravel, puddles, leaves, and dogs. All these hazards can cause a crash. If you are riding with friends and you are in the lead, yell out and point to the hazard to alert the riders behind you.
Avoid Riding at Night. It is far more dangerous to ride at night than during the day because you are harder for others to see. If you have to ride at night, wear something that makes you more easily seen by others. Make sure you have reflectors on the front and rear of your bicycle (white lights on the front and red rear reflectors are required by law in many States), in addition to reflectors on your tires, so others can see you.

Go With the Traffic Flow. Ride on the right in the same direction as other vehicles. Go with the flow – not against it.  Obey All Traffic Laws. A bicycle is a vehicle and you’re a driver. When you ride in the street, obey all traffic signs, signals, and lane markings.
Yield to Traffic When Appropriate. Almost always, drivers on a smaller road must yield (wait) for traffic on a major or larger road. If there is no stop sign or traffic signal and you are coming from a smaller roadway (out of a driveway, from a sidewalk, a bike path, etc.), you must slow down and look to see if the way is clear before proceeding. This also means yielding to pedestrians who have already entered a crosswalk.

Be Predictable. Ride in a straight line, not in and out of cars. Signal your moves to others.

Stay Alert at All Times. Use your eyes AND ears. Watch out for potholes, cracks, wet leaves, storm grates, railroad tracks, or anything that could make you lose control of your bike. You need your ears to hear traffic and avoid dangerous situations; don’t wear a headset when you ride.

Look Before Turning. When turning left or right, always look behind you for a break in traffic, then signal before making the turn. Watch for left- or right-turning traffic.
Watch for Parked Cars. Ride far enough out from the curb to avoid the unexpected from parked cars (like doors opening, or cars pulling out).

Source: www.nhtsa.dot.gov

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If you witness a potential safety issue or have a safety-related question or concern to share with Atlantic Marine Corps Communities, please contact us by emailing at rbible@tricommand.com or by calling 843.846.5328 (ext 267).