Boyd to Support Healthcare Reform, Candidates for Office Respond
Source: Congressman Allen Boyd's Office
Beach Business Claims Self Defense in Spring Breaker Injury
By: Kevin Character
Multiple Agencies Search for Missing Boater
By: Marc McAfee
Bay County Water Wins Regional Taste Competition
By: Jessi Chapin
Bay County Sheriff’s Office Busts Alleged Counterfeiting Operation
Source: Bay County Sheriff Office
Graceville DJJ Center to Close in June
Source: Jackson County Floridan
Judge Albritton Resigns Citing Medical Reasons
By: Mary Scott Speigner
South Walton Woman Pleads No Contest to Real Estate Fraud
Source: Walton County Sheriff’s Office
Prescribed Burn set for Saturday Near Eglin
Source: Eglin Public Affairs
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Source: Washington County Sheriff’s Office
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Bay County, Fla:
As tropical storm Fay enters the Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center still does not know exactly where she’ll make landfall. That’s why it’s very important to take steps right now to prepare yourself in case she comes knocking on our door.
Generators help take some of the hassle out of hurricanes by restoring power in our homes, but if you’re not careful what is meant to be helpful can turn deadly. Generators vary in size and price, and many people say it’s worth the cost as long as you follow a few simple rules.
*Don’t use your generator indoors or in a garage. Because many household generators are run off of gasoline you put yourself at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
*Start your generator before you plug in your appliances and don’t overload. If you do you’ll run the risk of starting a fire or giving yourself an electrical shock.
*Check your generator every few months, replacing the fuel often. That will help keep your generator running smoothly and ensure that you’re always prepared.
*If you have an electric generator make sure it is properly grounded before you use it. Some of these generators have frames that serve that purpose others have grounding rods that you will need to drive into the ground to ensure you are not electrocuted. It is very important to read all of the paperwork and instruction manuals before starting your generator up.
*Never try to power your house by plugging the generator into a wall outlet. Doing that increases an electrocution risk to utility workers and neighbors served by the same utility transformer.
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COnsumers should definitely learn about generator safety before using one because they can be very lethal and cause death. Read some safety tips at http://www.poweredgenerators.com