Opioid Deaths: Crime or Health Problem?
What Are Opioids? Prescribed for especially painful conditions, opioids are a form of narcotic pain medication. By binding to opioid receptors in the brain, spinal …
Posts in category Consumer Safety
The Effect of a Strong Economy and Low Gas Prices on Traffic
As one of the longest economic recoveries in American history continues to push into 2016, the United States is making its way back to pre-recession …
Holiday Safety Alert: Beware of Hoverboards
Hoverboards are on fire. Literally. Across America, multiple families have reported dangerous episodes involving hoverboards catching fire. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) launched …
Flint Water Crisis Reaches Dangerously High Levels
In the city of Flint, cheaper water came at a very expensive cost. A state of emergency was declared in the town of about 100,000 residents earlier …
El Nino Safety Tips for San Diego
Video Transcription: Hi I’m Rick Sitta, Fire Chief of Heartland Fire & Rescue, proudly serving the cities of La Mesa, El Cajon, and Lemon …
6 Toys To Avoid This Holiday Season
Turkey, tinsel, and toys. With the holidays in full swing, children of all ages are starting to craft their Christmas wish lists. Whether it be …
Popular Surgical Device Linked to Deadly Infections
A medical device used in 80 percent of hospitals recently linked to catastrophic and fatal surgical site infections is now facing 14 lawsuits. Some jokingly say it’s signing …