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People touch their faces around 23 times every hour. Your hands touch so many objects throughout the day (think doorknobs and spare change), it is safe to assume there is something on them that you don’t want in your body. Your face contains many mucous membranes (eyes, ears, mouth, and nose) and those are nice … Read more
Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from getting sick. Wash your hands often Before, during, and after food prep Before eating Before and after caring for someone who is sick After using the toilet After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing After touching garbage Follow these 5 steps every … Read more
ALERT Spokane is a program designed to notify people about emergencies in the greater Spokane Area. Sign up to receive a message or phone call if there is an emergency near your home. Messages are sent for events that could affect the safety, property, or welfare of the community.
It’s November, which means some people are participating in No-Shave November to raise cancer awareness. Raising awareness of cancer is great! However, people who wear respirators are told to be free of facial hair to ensure their respirators seal properly. This could cause a dilemma for our respirator wearers. To help with this problem, the … Read more
8/20/2018 – The air quality for Spokane County is currently in the “hazardous” category, which means that the entire population could be affected with respiratory problems when outside. People are advised to remain inside.
If you must go outside, an N95 face mask (sometimes called a dust mask) can be used
Regional forest fires are causing a haze in the air. To tell if it is safe to spend time outside, consult an Air Quality Index (AQI).
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