Southwest Tennessee Community College Scoop Newsletter
In This Issue...
- Message from President
- Welcome aboard, new team members
- Southwest Child Care director presents research in Amsterdam
- Pharmacy technician students reap rewards of giving back
- Don't miss the year-end close deadlines
- Saluqi Corner
- 12 Southwest student athletes receive national academic honors
- Stajduhar named Second Team All-TCCAA Softball
- Nobles named Second Team All-TCCAA Baseball
- Public Safety Corner
- 2018 Commencement full of pomp and circumstance
- Mother and daughter move forward together with continuing education program
- Governor selects 2018 Southwest graduate to serve on TSAC board
- Upward Bound students jam with Soulsville alumni
- Title IX Video Contest wraps up with Hollywood-style premiere
- Important Dates
Public Safety Corner
Fourth of July safety tips
by L.A. Webb, Director for Police Services and Public Safety
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy good food and fun with family and friends. The Fourth of July is one of the most popular summer holidays. Backyard barbecues, picnics in the park and fireworks are frequent family fun activities to celebrate the anniversary of our nation’s independence. However, injuries and accidents sometimes come along, too.
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Here are a few tips to help you and your family have a safe Fourth of July celebration.
Fireworks
Fires are caused by fireworks every year. Try these precautions when operating fireworks to lower your risk of injury or an accidental fire:
- Never try to make your own fireworks.
- Do not point sparklers or fireworks at yourself or others.
- Do not attempt to light multiple fireworks at the same time.
- Light fireworks on the ground and not in your hand.
- Do not allow young children to handle fireworks or sparklers without adult supervision
- Keep a portable fire extinguisher and a water hose nearby to put out fires.
Grilling
Cookouts with grills large and small are a treasured holiday tradition. Burgers and hotdogs cooked over an open flame are holiday menu mainstays. However, there are certain hazards to watch out for when cooking outdoors. Try these precautions to lower your risk of injury or an accidental fire:
- Always check gas grill hoses for holes and leaks.
- Keep children away from grills.
- Do not grill indoors, in the garage, or in any enclosed area that might catch fire.
- Keep the grill at least two feet away from decks, siding, branches and any outdoor equipment that can catch fire quickly.
Here’s to wishing you and your loved ones a fun, safe and memorable Fourth of July holiday!