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Store cash, jewelry and other valuables in a safe or
safety deposit box instead of leaving them lying
around the home.
9. Don't leave notes on the door for service people or
family members. These alert the burglar that you are
not home.
10. If you're going to be away from home for a few
days, adjust your telephone ring to its lowest
volume setting. An unanswered phone may tip off a
burglar that no one is home. Also, have a neighbor
or friend collect your newspaper and mail. Never
cancel delivery - you don't know who will get that
information.
Home Security
By: LT Orgun
The SER typically tries to focus on safety tips to
keep you healthy and out of trouble while on deployment.
However, sometimes it is necessary to branch out and cover
safety at home since our families are still there. As many of
you know, there has been a rash of robberies in base housing
in the recent months and to help everyone out, several
security tips have been provided:
General Home Safety and Security
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If out of the home for an extended period of time,
create the illusion that someone may still be there.
Leave a TV or stereo on in the room where a burglar
would most likely break in. Put interior lights or
equipment on timers and use exterior lighting and
motion detectors to minimize burglar concealment.
Make sure all exterior doors have good proper
locks. Install 1-inch deadbolt locks on all exterior
doors.
If you get an unexpected knock at the door, check
to see who it is before opening it.
Do not leave extra keys under doormats, potted
plants or any other obvious outdoor location.
Thieves will generally find them. Find an
inconspicuous place to hide the keys, or give a set to
a neighbor you can trust.
Burglar-proof your glass patio doors by setting a
pipe or metal bar in the middle bottom track of the
door slide. The pipe should be the same length as
the track.
Keep garage doors shut.
Keep drapes and blinds shut - especially in rooms
where there is expensive equipment. Don't
advertise the items in your home.
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Home Fire Safety
11. When buying, building or renovating your home,
make sure all roofing materials are fire resistant.
12. Never leave candles or other open flames burning
unattended.
13. Douse cigarette and cigar butts with water before
dumping them in the trash.
14. Don't leave hot irons, or burning stovetops and
outdoor grills unattended while in use. Doublecheck that you've turned them off after use.
15. Regularly clear and dispose of dry or dead
vegetation in your yard or areas near your home.
16. Make sure the lid stays on your trash can, and store
firewood and other combustibles away from your
home.
17. Install smoke alarms on every level of your home.
For the best detection and notification protection,
install both ionization and photoelectric-type smoke
alarms. Put them inside or near every bedroom. Test
them monthly to make sure they work. Put in new
batteries once a year.
18. Don't have deadbolts that lock with an inside key.
You need to get out fast if a fire starts. A missing
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key could trap you inside. Also, don't nail windows
shut. Make sure they open easily.
19. Make a fire escape plan for your family. Find two
exits out of every room. Pick a meeting place
outside. Practice makes perfect - hold a family fire
drill at least twice each year.
20. Be sure your street address is visibly posted so that
firefighters can identify your home in the event of
an emergency.
(http://www.securitychoice.com/20-tips-for-homesafety.html)
Can you treat Malaria? There are treatments, however, the
best treatment is prevention.
How do you prevent Malaria? There is no vaccine for
Malaria, so prevention is a combination of prophylactic
medications and personal protection.
What is the DOD Personal Protection System? This is a
way to prevent bites from mosquitoes. Essentially, you spray
Permethrin on your entire uniform with the exception of your
cover. Permethrin is an insecticide that works for many other
insects in addition to mosquitoes. In addition to treating
clothes, this system also consists of applying DEET to any
areas not covered by your uniform. The ideal strength for
DEET is 20 to 30%. There is no added benefit to using
100% DEET.
If you follow these tips, you and your family can greatly
reduce the risk of crime or fire in your home. Most crimes
are targets of opportunity and criminals are looking for
something quick and easy. The key is to not make yourself
an easy target and to put up a challenge to deter any wannabe
thieves. More information is available here:
http://www.tempe.gov/cpu/homesec.htm
What Medications are there to prevent Malaria? There
are many available medications, however, only certain
medications are permitted in aircrew. You will be using
Doxycycline and Primaquine. These are discussed below.
Malaria
Doxycycline: The dose is 100 mg and it is taken by mouth
daily. You start taking this medication 2 days before
entering an endemic area, while there, and for 4 weeks
after leaving. There is a 48-hour grounding period after
using this medication for the first time to monitor for side
effects. The main side effect of this medication is
gastrointestinal upset. It can also cause increased sensitivity
to the sun, so you should wear sunscreen. Do not take it with
milk because the body does not absorb it as well.
By: HM1 Daly
What is Malaria? Malaria is potentially life-threatening
disease caused by four species of the genus Plasmodium.
How do you get Malaria? Malaria is transmitted from
human to human by the bite of an infected female anopheles
mosquito. It is possible to get malaria from a blood
transfusion; however, this is rare form of transmission.
There are no animal reservoirs for human malaria.
Primaquine: This medication is taken for 2 weeks after
leaving an area with Malaria. Take 2 pills by mouth once
daily for 14 days after leaving region with Malaria. The
main side effects of this medication are gastrointestinal also.
There is also a 48-hour grounding period after using this
medication for the first time.
Where is Malaria found? Malaria is endemic in many parts
of the tropics and subtropics. Historically, it was also found
in temperate regions (i.e. U.S.), however, it has been
eradicated with the only exception being imported cases.
What are the symptoms of Malaria? Typical malarial
attacks show shaking chills, high fever, and sweating. Other
associated symptoms include malaise, headache, dizziness,
anorexia, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and
sore muscles and joints.
If you have taken these medications in the past without side
effects, then there is no grounding period for either.
Why do we care about Malaria? Malaria can kill you
within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms.
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Safety Points of Contact:
Safety/NATOPS DH:
Aviation Safety Officer:
Ground Safety Officer:
Medical:
Safety/NATOPS LPO:
Safety PO:
Safety PO:
Medical:
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LCDR Hollenbach
LT Orgun
LT Stiphout
LT Enloe
AWF1 (NAC/AW)
McConnell
AO1 (AW) Laughlin
AT1 Degroat
HM1 (AW/FMF) Daly
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