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Page 18 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, August 25-August 31, 2022 August is Preparedness Month in North Carolina and Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging individu- als, families, schools and businesses to review their emergency plans and up- date their emergency sup- ply kits. "North Carolinians need to be prepared year-round," Governor Cooper said. "Take the time now to pre- pare so your family will fare better during a disaster and recover more quickly after it's over." State officials encour- age all North Carolinians to have a family emergency plan and take into consid- eration the health of your family when planning where to go in case of an evacu- ation. Your evacuation plan should include staying with family, friends, or at a hotel, which are better options than a busy shelter. A family emergency supply kit should include three to seven days of sup- plies including food, water, medications, flashlight with batteries and items such as face masks, hand sani- tizer and disinfecting wipes, as well as any supplies needed to support infants and family pets. You should always take your pets with you when evacuating. "Emergencies can be scary, but being prepared with a plan and an emer- gency kit will allow you to better protect your family and pets, while reducing your anxiety about having to shelter in place or evacu- ate," said North Carolina Public Safety Secretary Eddie M. Buffaloe Jr. "You improve your chances staying safe when you have an emergency kit and everyone in your fam- ily knows where to go and what to do during a crisis," said State Emergency Man- agement Director Will Ray. "You can also help your community by helping your neighbors prepare." North Carolina is an ac- tive state for many types of disasters, including hur- ricanes, tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. In 2021 alone, the state expe- rienced 21 tornado touch- downs, 109 flood incidents and 344 severe thunder- storms with damaging wind and 101 hail events. Severe storms are not the only natural disasters that affect that state. Wild- fires, earthquakes and man-made disasters are also a possibility. North Carolina's Know Your Zone program es- tablishes pre-determined evacuation zones in twenty coastal counties simplify and improve evacuation execution in the event of a hurricane or tropical storm. Coastal residents should know what zone they live in and know to look and listen for that zone when evacu- ations are ordered. Visit KnowYourZone.nc.gov for more information. Follow @NCEmergency on Twitter and Facebook during August for daily tips you can use to become bet- ter prepared for emergen- cies and disasters. Be prepared with an emergency supply kit T h i s fall thou- sands of s t u d e n t s will leave their fami- lies and friends to attend col- lege. For many, it will be their first time away from home and their first experience with total independence. It's an exciting time and a dangerous one. Con- cerned with this safety issue, Sheriff Alan Nor- man of Cleveland County urges college students to exercise caution when living on campus. Across the United States college campuses are increasing security measures by install- ing emergency call box systems designed to im- mediately contact a 911 operator. They are usu- ally located in frequently traveled areas such as parking lots and main routes used to and from class. Another popular security measure in- volves campus escorts. This program recruits qualified volunteers to walk students to and from class after dark. Security cameras and bright light- ing are also being used to heighten campus safety. "College campuses are extremely vulnerable to crime because of their openness," said Sheriff Norman. "It's difficult to keep buildings and dorm rooms locked because people are constantly coming and going. An- other contributing factor is that students tend to develop a false sense of security because of the seemingly peaceful sur- roundings." Campus crimes can take many forms – theft, date rape, and drugs to name just a few. It's im- possible to avoid all dan- gers. However, Sheriff Norman has some sug- gestions on how college students can better pro- tect and educate them- selves through campus safety education. • Never post informa- tion as to your where- abouts on your dorm room door, or on social media. If an intruder knows that you are away – it's an open invitation for them to break in. • Even if leaving your room for only a few min- utes – lock your door. • When studying in out-of-the way places, in- form campus security as to your whereabouts. • When meeting a study partner for the first time, make arrangements to meet in a public place. • Encourage campus security to establish a photo identification pro- gram to deter outsiders from entering school buildings. • Work with your local law enforcement to orga- nize a safety education program to teach incom- ing students the do's and don'ts of campus safety. • Familiarize yourself with emergency call box locations and save the telephone number for campus safety in your cellphone for easy ac- cess. • Be aware of your surroundings. Don't let cellphones become a dis- traction by walking while texting or looking down at your cellphone. • Learn to trust your instincts. If you feel un- comfortable in a situation, get out of it. Don't allow anyone to violate your comfort zone. Campus safety: Sheriff offers ways to avoid a dangerous situation SHERIFF ALAN NORMAN SIGNS From Page 11 • Hyperactive or unusually elated Behavioral changes • Changing relationships with family members or friends • Absenteeism or a loss of interest in school, work or other activities • Avoiding eye contact • Locks doors • Disappears for long peri- ods of time • Goes out often, fre- quently breaking curfew • Secretive with the use of their phone • Makes endless excuses • Uses chewing gum or mints to cover up breath • Often uses over-the- counter preparations to re- duce eye reddening or nasal irritation • Has cash flow problems • Has become unusually clumsy, perhaps stumbling, lacking coordination or ex- hibiting poor balance • Has periods of sleep- lessness or high energy, followed by long periods of "catch up" sleep Hygiene & appearance • Smell of smoke or other unusual smells on breath or on clothes • Messier than usual ap- pearance • Poor hygiene • Frequently red or flushed cheeks or face • Burns or soot on fingers or lips • Track marks on arms or legs; teens may wear long sleeves in warm weather to hide marks Physical health • Frequent sickness • Unusually tired and/or lethargic • Unable to speak intelligi- bly, slurred speech or rapid- fire speech • Nosebleeds and/or runny nose not caused by al- lergies or a cold • Sores or spots around mouth • Sudden or dramatic weight loss or gain • Skin abrasions/bruises • Frequent perspiration • Seizures and/or vomiting Parents of adolescents may need to walk a tightrope if they suspect their children are using drugs or alcohol. More information about kids and substance abuse can be found at www.drugfree.org. Goodwill is closing its current retail store in Shelby and opening a new and improved one right down the road at 1005 East Dixon Boule- vard on Friday, August 26. The new location is significantly larger than the original one, as it's a former Lidl. You can ex- pect a traditional shop- ping experience, but with some new added fea- tures including a café in partnership with a local business, a rentable community room, and an entire electronics and gaming section hosted by their tech store, The GRID. On Friday, August 26, at 10 a.m., come to the grand opening of the relo- cated Shelby store! Enjoy a variety of festivities dur- ing its first day open to the public. • The first 100 shop- pers will receive a free reusable tote bag. • They will offer cof- fee and donuts to people waiting in line. • King of Pops will be on-site from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. You can spin our prize wheel to win a free King of Pops pop- sicle, coupons, and other prizes. • Throughout grand opening day, they will hide "golden ticket" gift cards, ranging from $5 - $20, for people to find in the store and use when they want. Since they are clos- ing our original store in Shelby, located at 445 Earl Road, they need to clear its inventory and will be hosting a moving sale. From August 16 - 19, ev- erything will be 25% off at the original Shelby store (while supplies last). Then, from August 20 - 23, the sale will increase to 50% off everything at the original store, again, while supplies last. Like all of their re- tail stores, the money they make selling do- nated goods at the new Shelby store will fund career training courses, job search support, fam- ily stability services, and more - all of which they offer free of charge to thousands of people in this community each year. New Shelby Goodwill opens August 26