Humboldt County beaches are also not all hospitable for swimming if warning signs are posted read and heed them they have been placed in those locations because of hazardous conditions and past tragic experience the water temperature much of the year requires full body wetsuits cold water paralysis can occur quickly without the appropriate clothing rendering victims unable to get to safety on their own enjoy Humboldt County beaches safely and responsibly your safety is our job. Maybe you live in Humboldt del Norte or curry counties or perhaps you re visiting someone or enjoying the sights here on California s Redwood coast or at Oregon spectacular while British coast for locals and travelers alike destination radio can direct you to the natural highlights of our region the beaches the rivers the tall trees and the hidden treasures that will make it worth your while to stay play and relax a while with Destination radio night 88 and on the web at destination dash Radio dot com. My name
Thing you need to be on the lookout for and others are simply actions not to do many of our inland for us are very remote so if you ll be hiking or simply driving in these rural areas be prepared for unexpected medical and or mechanical issues chief among medical related items to watch out for or sprained ankles along with cuts and abrasions if you choose to hike on some of the more challenging trails you could accidently step on a rock and either springy or fall down and scrape yourself pretty good how the end sceptics bandages and other items readily available to help you out springs are a bit more tricky but if you have taken the time to be ready and not be surprised you will significantly reduce the impact of the situation have fun and be safe your safety is our job. This is 90 am destination radio with streaming audio at destination dash Radio dot com If you live in humble don t know it or curry county s turn to us to find out about things to do and sites to see that are close to
The county along with the rest of the state has been impacted by severe drought for the last several years one of the results of unusually dry conditions is an increased danger of wildfire dry vegetation creates fuel for wildfires and high temperatures combined with low humidity create optimal conditions for the start and rapid spread of fire you can help prevent wildfire by being responsible as you enjoy the many recreational opportunities that Humboldt County House offer be very cautious with open flames and always completely extinguished camp fires if it s too hot to touch it s hard not to pose a hazard and please never throw lit cigarettes from your car window if you live in a rural area maintain 100 feet of defensible space around your home in any structures ask your local fire department or agency for assistance if you re not sure how to accomplish a safe defensible space down on your property finally connect with your local Fire Safety Council for more fire prevention and safet
Safety tips of all fuel be on the trails it s simple but do a little stretching and warm up exercises before you start and swell louse medicinal circulation of blood in your muscles start out slowly gradually increase your pace but the slowest person in your group set the pace it s really important if there are children in your group so alternate who s loading but remind them to stay on the trails as are unknown areas of potential problems if you go too far off the trail learn basic repair skills backpacks bicycles even clothing all can need some attention when you re out hiking or biking sunglasses and hats are also a good idea unless you re already wearing a helmet and bring along sunscreen no matter what time of the year you ll be out sunburns can occur with reflected sun sun through fog sun on clear days and anytime your outdoors to one degree or another and any time you are outdoors to one degree or another have fun and be safe out in our area your safety is our job. If you live
Then Don Will you be able to reach your loved ones if your phone doesn t work even if phones are working it may be difficult to get calls through with overloaded lines if cell reception is available it may be easier to send a text than place a call it may also be easier to reach someone outside of the impact area designated out of area person as your central point of contact for those inside and outside of the impact zone to relay information to tying up distressed phone lines may also prevent those in need of emergency assistance from getting the help they need a stablish a meeting place in case you are not able to reach members that your household after a disaster if your home is your meeting place decide on a 2nd location in case you re not able to get to your home discussing potential communications issues then coming up with a family plan before disaster will enable you to verify the safety of the people you love and reunite more quickly. This is 988 destination radio we re here