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White Plains Hospital Trains, Equips Schools To Stop The Bleed In An Emergency White Plains Hospital Trains, Equips Schools To Stop The Bleed In An Emergency
White Plains Hospital Trains, Equips Schools To Stop The Bleed In An Emergency Did you know someone can bleed to death in five minutes, which could be before an ambulance gets to them? Teachers, administrators, and staff in White Plains schools have been trained to administer life-saving first aid to stop someone from bleeding and the district is now equipped with "Stop the Bleed" kits, thanks to White Plains Hospital. The initiative is part of the Stop the Bleed national awareness campaign to initiate grassroots efforts to encourage civilians to get trained and equipped to help in a bleeding emergency before the ambulance arrives. Community members, schools and orga…

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by Donna Christopher
Lifestyle
Is Your Car Ready For Winter? Here Are Some Tips You Can Put Into Action Now Is Your Car Ready For Winter? Here Are Some Tips You Can Put Into Action Now
Is Your Car Ready For Winter? Here Are Some Tips You Can Put Into Action Now If you haven’t yet prepared your vehicle for winter, now’s the time. Wintry conditions are right around the corner, and with them comes an increased risk of accidents due to slippery roads and reduced visibility.  Fortunately, it just takes a bit of driver diligence to make a few simple changes that will keep your car steady and winter-ready. Here are some simple steps to winterize your car: Consult Owner’s Manual Before you can complete any winter-specific vehicle upgrades, you’ll first have to make sure the basics are covered. This means getting an oil change, topping off any fluids…

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by Valerie Musson
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Eye On The Storm: Red Cross Issues Safety Advisory As New Nor'easter Nears Eye On The Storm: Red Cross Issues Safety Advisory As New Nor'easter Nears
Eye On The Storm: Red Cross Issues Safety Advisory As New Nor'easter Nears While many Fairfield County residents continue cleaning up from the weekend Nor’easter, there is no relief in sight as Mother Nature looms with another storm that could drop more than a foot of snow in the region. In advance of Wednesday’s expected storm - which may see between 10 and 18 inches of snow in Connecticut - the American Red Cross has issued an alert to local residents with important safety reminders to ensure that all stay safe. With the storm fast approaching, Eversource crews have been working around the clock in an effort to restore power to the 778 customers who remain in th…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Fairfield Firefighters Help At House Fire, Frozen Pipe At SHU, Oil Delivery Fairfield Firefighters Help At House Fire, Frozen Pipe At SHU, Oil Delivery
Fairfield Firefighters Help At House Fire, Frozen Pipe At SHU, Oil Delivery FAIRFIELD, Conn. — During the cold snap in the past several days, the Fairfield Fire Department has responded to numerous weather-related incidents.  On Friday evening, several Fairfield fire units assisted the Easton Fire Department with a house fire that sent the homeowner to the hospital for smoke inhalation, according to a fire department statement.  On Saturday, the Fire Department responded to a frozen fire protection system at the new JP’s Diner on the Sacred Heart University campus. That incident caused extensive water damage.  Later that day, the fire department responded to the h…

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by Daily Voice
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Malloy Encourages Drivers To Stay Off Roads And Stay Safe In Snowstorm Malloy Encourages Drivers To Stay Off Roads And Stay Safe In Snowstorm
Malloy Encourages Drivers To Stay Off Roads And Stay Safe In Snowstorm FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is advising residents to stay off the roads and to be cautious, as parts of the state have been placed under a Blizzard Warning. A Blizzard Warning has been issued for New Haven, New London and Middlesex Counties until 1 a.m. Friday. Malloy activated the state's Emergency Operations Center Thursday morning. The state Department of Transportation has 634 state plow trucks and over 250 private contractor plow trucks ready to clear roads. The Connecticut State Police has extra units on the roads, and the state National Guard has more than 1,500 …

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by Casey Donahue