Recognition of the early warning signs,
sucli as chest pain and shortness of
breath are essential.
It is important for women to
remember that they can have heart
attacks accompanied only by
"generalized back pain" and a feeling of
"not being well". These symptoms
often go untreated but are just as
serious as the man with crushing chest
pain, which radiates to the left shoulder
or jaw. Both individuals should be
treated immediately.
Physicians recommend that you
take four chewable aspirins or the
equivalent of an adult aspirin at the
onset of symptoms. Chewable aspirin
are preferred since they enter your
system quicker.
The Emergency Medical Technicians that
respond to your 911 call are trained and
equipped to handle cardiac emergencies
and will provide treatment enroute that
greatly improves your chance of a
favorable outcome.
Please mark your calendar because
May 22"'^ is E.M.S. Awareness Day in
Pine Knoll Shores. More information will
follow next month.
Squad #65 responded to 7 medical
emergencies, 2 transports and 1 fire call
in February.
Submitted by: Maureen Danehy
A vehicle is stolen
every 21 seconds in the United
States. "Watch Your Car North
Carolina" is an auto theft prevention
program funded by the Bureau of
Justice Assistance, Office of justice
Programs, United States Department of
Justice. It is a voluntary vehicle
registration program designed to deter
auto theft and assist in the
apprehension of auto thieves. Vehicle
owners sign an agreement stating their
vehicle is not normally driven between
the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. If
a Police Officer observes the vehicle
being driven during these hours, they
may stop the vehicle and verify that the
vehicle owner or a person designated by
the owner is operating the vehicle.
The registration process consists of
the completion of a registration/consent
form that can be obtained from the Pine
Knoll Shores Police Department located
in the Town Hall. Law Enforcement will
then affix "Watch Your Car North
Carolina" decals in the proper place on
the vehicle's windshield and rear
window. The decals notify police officers
across the nation that the vehicle is
registered with the "Watch Your Car
North Carolina" program.
The registration is free and is for a
four-year period. You will need to bring
your driver's license, proof of mandatory
financial responsibility (insurance) for
the vehicle and the current vehicle
registration or a copy of vehicle title
with you for registration of your vehicle.
The process is quick and FREE!