Tag: safety
Pedestrian Deaths Get Attention of Birmingham’s Leaders
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham City Councilor Darrell O’Quinn knows the dangers of getting around the city without a car. O’Quinn recalled when he...
Drew: Concussion awareness and keeping young athletes safe
By Samuetta Hill Drew
September is a month that marks the ending and beginning of various traditional events for many Americans, starting with the onset...
Drew: Food Safety During a Power Outage
By Samuetta Hill Drew
Alabama has experienced more tornado warnings of any state in the Union so far in 2022. Our numbers have surpassed both...
Mayor Woodfin Unveils AR-15, Other Weapons Seized on Birmingham Streets
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
After unveiling a table filled with an AR-15, an AKM, an SKS and an AK-47 pistol variant commonly referred to...
Sharpe-Jefferson: I’m fully vaccinated. Guess what happened?
By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson
I heard a friend say recently that he believed that everyone has had COVID – some who were symptomatic and others who...
Drew: Safely Storing Food during Summer Power Outage
By Samuetta Hill Drew
If you find yourself without power during this summer heat, check the extent of the problem first. If your neighbors also...
Excessive Heat Means Birmingham’s Firehouse Shelter Needs More Donations For Homeless
By Gillian Brooks
www.WBRC.com
Firehouse Shelter has received a tremendous amount of donations after asking for the community’s help. On July 19, the shelter had to send people...
Hot car deaths and how parents can keep their child safe...
by Hannah Echols
A vehicle can heat up quickly even when it is not extremely hot outside, rising 20 degrees within 10 minutes. According to kidsandcars.org, there...
More Than 40 Rescued Following Downpours Across Birmingham, Officials Say
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
Heavy downpours Tuesday night and more rain expected throughout the week have the City of Birmingham “on high alert,” Mayor...
Drew: Safety Fraud Prevention Checklist
By Samuetta Hill Drew
One of the national morning ABC news shows, “Good Morning America”, aired a story last week about a billion-dollar cryptocurrency fraud...
