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Public Alerts & Safety Tips
Benton County Public Alerts are intended to notify the community about potential dangers or
threats to the well being of the citizens.
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The Alerts and information are issued by the County Coroner, Fire Marshal,
Health Department, Emergency Management team and other County personnel. Be aware that some of the Alerts are generalized to the season and
others are specific to current events. You will find additional Public Alerts on the Sheriff's homepage under a drop-down of the same title.
Hot Weather Safety Tips
Summer is here and one potential heat wave after another will find its way to Northwest Arkansas. There
are safety precautions you and your family need to follow when the National Weather Service sends out a heat warning.
Summertime Car Safety Tips
The summer heat is here we've been experiencing above average temperatures. When the mercury rises, so does the risk of an unthinkable tragedy.
The County Sheriff's Office would like to make sure that parents, relatives and child care providers are very aware of these safety tips...
Boating Safety Tips
Now that it is summer, more and more people are heading to the lake.Tragically, hundreds of people lose their lives and thousands of people are
injured every year due to boating accidents.
Firework Safety Tips
Have fun celebrating our nations heritage this Fourth of July, but don't underestimate the dangers of fireworks.
It is always better to play it safe rather than be sorry...
Sleeping Babies Safety Tips
County Coroner Daniel Oxford would like to advise parents of infants about the dangers of co-sleeping and improper bedding which may lead to suffocation.
If your baby is under 12 months old, and especially if they are in the 4 to 6 month age group, you can help prevent SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome),
suffocation, and strangulation by following a few safety tips...
Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
Carbon Monoxide is known as the "Silent Killer" in your home. Every year more than 100 people in the United States
die from unintentional exposure to carbon monoxide associated with appliances in their homes. Find out how to reduce your risks of CO Poisoning by following a few safety tips...
Smoking Safety Tips
In 2006, there were an estimated 142,900 smoking-material fires in the United States. These fires resulted in an estimated $606 million in direct property damage,
1,600 civilian injuries and 780 deaths. One out of every four fatal vicims of smoking-materials is not the smoker whose cigarette started the fire. More fatal
smoking-material fires start in bedrooms then in living rooms, family rooms and dens. The risk of dying in a home structure fire caused by smoking materials rises
with age. There are some simple steps you can take to protect those around you...
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