This is a request that came in asking that we spread the word through the web newsletters around this area.
"I am looking for anyone who may have known my dad, Tony Rosato. Born, Anthony V. Rosato Jr. Tony lived in the Murdock area when he passed away of a heart attack at the young age of 39 in May of 1971. He worked for the railroad as a laborer. Tony was married to a lady with the nick name "Cookie" and they had a little girl together then divorced. I would love to find and meet my half sister. If there is anyone out there that may have known my dad and can help me please call Larry or Jane @ 402-934-2995. Thank you."
Eagle United Methodist Church is having a family night this Friday, January 16th at 6:30. For more information or if you are interested in attending, please call GeoAnn Reynoldson at 781-2636.
The Eagle and Waverly Volunteer Fire Departments were involved in a practice drill last Sunday, January 11, 2009. I was told that from the knees down the temperature got up to 500' and up higher it got up to 1100'. It only takes a house the size of the one Sunday about a half an hour to burn down. It takes one room approx 2-3 minutes to become engulfed in flames. After watching volunteers in action it really made me start thinking more about fire safety and my own family. Here are some tips I received to pass on:
1. Smoke Detectors Save Lives! You won't escape if you don't have adequate warning. Smoke detectors should be installed outside every sleeping area and on each floor. That means the basement too! Check the batteries often to make sure Your Family's Warning System is always in good working order.
2. Have An Escape Plan! The best way is to make a room-by-room layout of your home iwht all emergency exit from each part clearly shown. Make sure all members of the family know and Understand exactly what to do and where to go in emergency!
3. Two Ways Out! Be sure there is more than one exit from every room to avoid being trapped if a fire does endanger your home and family.
4. Practice! Practice! Even In The Dark! Most people don't realize that house fires are more heat and thick acrid smoke than flames. You won't be able to see where you're going! Plus...The way could become very disorienting. You and your family must know the way out in the dark, hot, stressful conditions without panicking or losing time.
5. Crawl Low Under Smoke! Smoke is usually poisonous! It can choke you or knock you out. If you exit through smokey areas, get down low, close to the floor, where the air will be safer and GO! GO! GO!
6. Infants & Elders! Little children, elderly people and the disabled will need special attention. Be sure to include the proper consideration they require when making your escape plan.
7. Never Use An Elevator During A Fire! It could get jammed between floors, or stop, out of control...trapping you where the fire is raging.
8. Get Out Fast! If a fire does occur....use the knowledge and skills that you've practiced to get out as quickly as you can. Don't stop to save pets or possessions. And...once safely away, use an outside phone to call the fire department.
9. Know Where To Go! Have a set meeting place outside, like a tree at a safe distance...Preferably on or near the street where the fire department would arrive.
10. Never Go Back Inside! Once you are safely out...Stay Out! Many people have been killed or seriously burned by returning into a home on fire to retrieve pets or valuables.
11. What If You Are Trapped? Test doors before opening! Reach from the floor and lightly feel cracks, knobs and frames. Open carefully if cool...keep shut if Hot! If you can't escape, stuff door cracks to keep out smoke and signal for help from a window. If there's a phone, notify the Fire Department of your exact location!
12. Preparation Pays! Automatic sprinkler systems are a safe
bet! They can quench a fire in its early stages. Also...if your home
has security bars or locks on windows and doors, make sure the entire
family can open them quickly even in the dark. Rooms on upper floors
should be equipped with rope ladders or fire escapes for ultimate
safety. Always be prepared...and practice E.D.I.T.H! Exit Drills In
The Home!!
Terra Westerholt