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FRANKLIN COUNTY ARKANSAS
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FRANKLIN COUNTY ARKANSAS
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Homeowners who install a safe room in their home or a shelter on their property after January 21, 1999 are eligible to receive a rebate of 50% of the installation cost, not to exceed $1,000. One rebate per individual for perpetuity. Contact Rick Covert at 479-667-4909 for more information. **Funding for the storm shelter grant program has been depleted for 2008-2009 fiscal year. ADEM anticipates funding for the program to be replenished in July for 2009-2010 fiscal year. This year an outstanding response to the program was seen, due to the tremendous impact from severe weather across the state of Arkansas If you plan to have a storm shelter or an above ground safe room installed in the near future, we will continue the inspection and grant application process, and will forward your application to ADEM. FUNDING IS NOT GUARANTEED. **
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Over 70 Responders attended this Internationally recognized Search Management Seminar. Special Thanks to Co-Host Crawford County SAR Team and to guest speaker Robert Koester.
Franklin County OEM SAR Team encourages use of "The Essentials"
Here's How to have a safer
out-of-doors experience.
A Few
Tips 1.
Always
check the weather forecast for Thunderstorms, Heat Warnings, Cold
Snaps—dress and equip yourself for the anticipated weather. 2.
Know
and stay within your skill level in the boat, on the off-road vehicle or
on the trail. 3.
Don’t
overdue the booze—know when to say when. 4.
Leave family or friends detailed information on your camping,
hiking or boating location, including an expected time of return and a
description of your vehicles and boat. If you change your plans, let them
know. A Few
Things Learn How to use and always have
these: 1.
Fanny
pack or small day pack 2.
Couple
Bottles of Water 3.
Flashlight 4.
Light
stick 5.
Roll
of Bright Colored Flagging 6.
2
Old CDs to use for Reflection 7.
Whistle 8.
Small
First Aid Kit (with at least 1 day prescription medicines) 9.
Large
Durable Trash Bag 10.
Hat
or Cap Suitable for the Weather 11.
High
Energy Snack Foods 12. Bandana 13. Map 14. Compass Adults should have something to start
fires with and a multi-tool or Swiss army
knife. Other items to consider
include: ·
Sunglasses ·
Sun
Block ·
Extra
Eye Glasses ·
Insect
Repellant ·
Small
Roll of Duct Tape ·
Persons
recreating in the woods or on waterways are recommended to wear bright
colored clothing that contrasts with the area they are in, such as orange,
lime green or royal blue to increase their visibility. REMEMBER If you get
lost: S—Stop T—Think O—Organize P—Plan
If you cannot easily re-orient, please stay in one place--you are easier to find if you are not adding area for us to search.
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2006 NW Arkansas Coordinator of the
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