Eye OnOshkosh - Fall prevention, pet fire safety, fire safety tips, etc ...

On the latest edition of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl Hentz spends the entire hour with Oshkosh Fire Department Chief Mike Stanley, discussing a wide variety of topics. There’s truly something for everyone in this jam-packed show.

The first topic discussed was falls and fall prevention, especially as it relates to people 60 years and older. The OFD has worked closely with experts in developing an app and/or online tool that can help people reduce their risk of falls by improving their physical coordination. The app is called NYMBL and it is free to download and use from your app store. You can also use it online if you don’t have a smartphone or would prefer to use it via your computer. There’s also lots of other good information that can help preserve or improve cognitive health. It is strictly for people in the Oshkosh area.

Also discussed during the hour were pet fire safety tips, especially as National Pet Fire Safety Day is coming up on July 15th. The tips are wonderful not just on July 15th but year-round and any pet owner should pay close attention because the information is invaluable.

General fire safety tips are also discussed as is National Fire Prevention Month and Week which aren’t happening until October, but there is good information about smoke detectors because the theme for this year’s campaign is “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You.”

Lastly, there was a discussion about an insert recently sent out to City of Oshkosh water utility customers in their monthly bills. The insert focused solely on preparing your pets for disasters. This information can also be found at Ready.gov/pets or at HSUS.org and doing a search there for disaster prep.

You can either watch the show here or by going to the following link: https://youtu.be/ySU4VEbXULI