From the St. Charles Fire Department When it comes to fire safety, having a working smoke detector has helped save the lives of thousands over the years. Statistics show that three out of five home fire deaths result from fires in properties without working smoke alarms. But the risk of dying in a home fire… Read More Smoke Alarms Save Lives
From the St. Charles Fire Department
From the St. Charles Fire Department
From Natural Resources Commissioner Suzi Myers Salt helps to keep our roads and sidewalks safe in the winter and softens water in our homes throughout the year. However, over-use of salt comes with high price. Chloride from salt infiltrates our lakes, streams, and groundwater putting aquatic life and freshwater resources at risk. Some easy ways… Read More Smart Salting
The AID Street Outreach (SO) Program supports individuals experiencing homelessness by encouraging engagement with appropriate mental health services. The goal of this program is to reduce inappropriate use of emergency services and support individuals with mental health needs who are also experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Since it’s launch in late 2020, SO has seen… Read More AID Street Outreach Program Provides Necessary Service for Community
Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA) collaborates with the St Charles Park District to empower individuals with disabilities to participate in leisure and recreation programs. With the support of the St Charles 708 Mental Health Board, the collaboration between the two organizations is amplified. When a child with a disability enrolls in the park district… Read More Fox Valley Special Recreation Association Supports Individuals with Disabilities
from the St. Charles Fire Department Falls are a leading cause of unintentional injury among adults age 65 years and older. Loose, unsecured rugs and damaged carpets with curled edges, are recognized environmental hazards that may contribute to falls. To characterize nonfatal, unintentional fall-related injuries associated with rugs and carpets in adults aged 65 years… Read More Information about Falls in the Geriatric Population
By Natural Resources Commissioner Meagan Provencher Our local tree canopy has been struggling as of late due to an onslaught of disease, bug issues, and climate stress. We are seeing a great decline in our tree numbers and the best way to fix that is to plant more trees. But we can’t just be “willy… Read More Planting Diverse Tree Species
by Natural Resources Commissioner Suzi Myers Remember last May when we turned off the outside lights to help the birds during their migration? One of these birds is the Chimney Swift, coming 3,000 miles from Peru to breed. They can fly up to 150 miles per hour when they are chasing prey. This bird is… Read More Chimney Swifts: Amazing Insect Eaters
From TriCity Family Services The transition to summer brings longer days and less homework, but the lack of schedule and open structure can create its own stress. Counselors at TriCity Family Services offer tips for embracing summer’s changes: Noticing your child is experiencing challenges during the summer transition (such as extreme changes in sleep, eating,… Read More Tips for Families: Managing Summer’s Changes