Posts in Safety
Surviving Wildfire Season

Every year, we wish we could skip this step, but there’s a reason it’s called Montana’s fifth season. Smoke particles in the air are unpleasant for everyone, but can be particularly dangerous to children whose airways are still developing, the elderly, and anyone with a respiratory condition like asthma. So how do you cope with the smoke?

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Fireworks in Missoula

The City of Missoula is asking residents to comply with fireworks laws. Conditions in western Montana are very hot and dry. Fire danger is HIGH. The City of Missoula, along with our partner agencies in the Missoula County Fire Protection Association, ask Missoula residents to keep everyone safe by refraining from the use of fireworks.

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Helmet Safety: Berrett's Story

It’s common for children to dislike wearing helmets for reasons such as being uncomfortable, having friends that don’t have to wear helmets, or even thinking that helmets “aren’t cool”. It’s up to us to set a firm boundary with our kids in order to enforce safety practices when it comes to outdoor sports.

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Amid Covid Concerns, Montana Parents Make Tough Calls

The uncertainty of the 2020-2021 school year is making some parents feel like they need to shop for a crystal ball when they do their back-to-school shopping. Others have already, opted for homeschool or some other non-traditional learning environment instead.

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Supporting Your Child during this Public Health Crisis

As the coronavirus/COVID-19 public health crisis hits us here in Montana, there is a great deal of uncertainty and anxiety. School has been closed, our routines have been upended, and we may be constantly checking the news so we get as much information as possible. Here’s some suggestions to support your children during this public health crisis.

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