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West Windsor fire chief gives summer safety briefing: ‘Do not drive into the water,’ ‘stay near lifeguards’
Summary
Fire and Emergency Management Services Chief Timothy Lynch briefed the council July 14 on summer safety topics including differences between weather watches and warnings, flood and rip current risks, heat illnesses, fireworks risks, lightning safety and pool drowning prevention.
At the July 14 West Windsor Township Council meeting, Fire and Emergency Management Services Chief Timothy Lynch presented summer safety guidance for residents, emphasizing flood, rip current, heat, fireworks, lightning and pool dangers. Lynch opened by explaining National Weather Service terminology: “A watch of any type … means that the conditions are right that the situation may occur,” while “A warning means that that is actually happening.” He urged residents to pay attention to watches and to take immediate protective action when warnings are issued. Lynch stressed the danger of floodwaters and the common misconception that shallow-looking water is safe.…
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