Flooding kills more people than lightning, tornados & hurricanes. National Flood Safety Awareness Week, March 15-19, highlights how floods occur, the hazards, & what you can do to save life and property. Also check the County's Flood Preparedness page for important info.
The Community College of Allegheny County is hosting free job fairs at each campus and there are two left: March 17 and April 23. Open to CCAC students & graduates as well as the general public, check the CCAC website for more information.
Any County resident boy or girl (ages of 12-14) may apply to go to Camp Cadet. This is NOT A BOOT CAMP, but a camp that encourages Teamwork, Discipline & Esteem. Applications & more info are available online. And, please vote for Camp Cadet to win $25K!
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum, is proud to announce that 9 men from PA will be inducted into the Joseph A. Dugan, Jr. Hall of Valor on 3/28. More info.
Wear a sweater on March 19 to celebrate Mister Rogers' birthday & promote neighborliness throughout his backyard here in the Southwestern PA region. For starters, consider donating a sweater. Or donate some time by volunteering - Pittsburgh Cares has many opportunties.
The key to a healthful diet is to improve nutrition from the ground up & that is this year's theme for National Nutrition Month. Our choice of diet impacts our long-term health more than any other lifestyle habit. (Read more.)
March 23 is a day dedicated to encouraging everyone to find out their diabetes risk score and get tested. Diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to blindness, heart disease, strokes, kidney failure, & loss of a limb. Read more...
North Area Env. Council Seedling Sale has a great selection of native trees & shrubs for schools, scouts, or to improve wildlife habitat around your home. Check the North Park Latodami Nature Center calendar for more info & the order form. The deadline for orders is Mar. 27.
Hikes exploring the Park are planned for 3/20 and 3/27. Check out the Maple Sugaring class on 3/20 or the Backyard Composting Class on 3/27 (composting bin included with fee; please register by 3/19). Check the Park calendar for fees & more info.
Smoke alarms (properly installed, fresh batteries) give enough warning so occupants can get out of the house before injured by a fire. The Health Dept. has a limited supply of smoke alarms available for free to County residents with priority given to fire-prone communities.