Safe Living

It seems that, because of the numerous news reports of "accidents", we've become desensitized by the reports. That is, until it happens to us or our kin. When it "hits close to home", we suddenly realize how precious and delicate our lives truly are.

The most important thing you must know is that accidents are preventable.
Like forming (or kicking) a habit, safety is about changing your attitude. It's looking for and eliminating hazards. And because not all accidents can be predicted, it's also "...hoping for the best and planning for the worst." By being Safety PROactive, you'll find your home, the roads, and the community in general CAN be a safer place.

Creating a Safe Environment in Your Home
Step one in creating a safe environment is finding potentially-dangerous situations and objects. This could be a frayed power cord, chemicals within the reach of children, an unstable extension ladder ...ANYTHING that increases the risk of injury to you or others.

We challenge you and your family to set aside just one hour this week to do a walk-through of your home, looking for safety problems. Grab a clipboard with some paper and pen and do a safety inspection. Consider the three more common causes of home injury: FIRE, FALLS, and POISONINGS.

Once you've identified the hazards in your home (yes, we know you will find some), start taking the necessary actions to remove them. This step is often put off, because of the project time or cost. But, consider the alternatives if you DON'T eliminate the now not-so-hidden hazards!

Creating a Safe Environment in Your Vehicle

Step one in your vehicle is to maintain your vehicle properly as instructed by the manufacturer. The guidelines will be listed in your vehicle owner's manual. This will help ensure that you don't have a breakdown. Inspect your vehicles tire pressure weekly. This will also help you save on gas. If you transport children ensure their seats are installed correctly and they are the appropriate seats for their height, weight, age and developmental stage. (Sources to accomplish this are listed to the right.) If your seats are outdated or have been involved in a crash and you need to dispose of them please call 402-898-7356 to make arrangements. In case you do break down have an emergency kit available including a including a minimum of the following items: a jack, spare tire, jumper cables, flashlight, flares and reflective triangles, engine fluids, first aid kit, etc. Also, did you know that any charged cell phone can make a call to 911 regardless of having a cell phone account or not. Have an emergency cell phone available in your vehicle. This is also a good idea for your home safe room/emergency shelter.

Venturing Crew

Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age. Venturing provides positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Venturing provides the skills needed for young adults to make ethical choices, experience a fun program full of adventure and challenges, acquire leadership skills, and to take advantage of opportunities to advance their skills and knowledge in the areas of high adventure, sports, arts, hobbies, religious life, and Sea Scouting. The National Safety Council-Greater Omaha Chapter will be partnering with the Boy Scouts on the Venturing Crew and serving the Omaha metro area.

Venturing Age/Grade Eligibility Change The National Executive Board recently approved a resolution to change the eligibility requirements for Venturing to ensure consistency among Venturing, high-adventure bases, and other core programs. Read More


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Preparing for an Emergency
Preparing for an emergency doesn't have to be elaborate - it's as basic as survival. Keep your plan simple and easy to remember/access. The following questions will help you develope an emergency plan for your family to follow in a disaster.