how to celebrate the 4th of July safely during COVID-19
I’m on the cusp of my 30 birthday on July 5 and I’ve learned a few things about life along the way. One lesson I’ve learned is that nothing is 100% risk free. Whether [...]
To cover or not to cover: Face coverings for COVID-19
The topic of face coverings is divisive and their value in preventing COVID-19 spread may seem unclear. With social media and the 24-hour entertainment news cycle, where can we turn for unbiased, reliable data on [...]
Avoid the red and flatten the coronavirus curve
Credit: Graphic from the New York Times “Flattening the Coronavirus Curve” by Siobhan Roberts. In life, I tend to avoid the red. The red of a negative bank account balance, the red on [...]
Coronavirus anxiety: coping with stress and uncertainty
The coronavirus has plunged the world into an abyss of uncertainty and is taking a toll on our ability to deal with stress. Human beings like predictability. We like to know with certainty, what [...]
How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant social chatter on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The topic has saturated our news channels and our conversations. And as schools across the nation make critical decisions [...]
Safety is Infectious!!
As much as we love to pride ourselves on our individuality, we are also humans who admire and follow the example of others. Who admires someone else the most? Our kids! Our kids idolize us [...]
When Lightning Strikes
By Emergency Preparedness When thunder roars, go indoors In Gallatin County, it's that time of year when the hot, sun-filled afternoons are quickly overtaken by black rain clouds. Although it can be a relief to [...]
National Preparedness Month
Would you be ready if there were an emergency? September is National Preparedness Month, but what exactly does it mean to be prepared? In honor of National Preparedness Month, sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management [...]
Wildfire and Air Quality Update
The recent hazy and smoky sky above Bozeman is a reminder that wildfire season is still here. As a result of current wildfires, the air quality may vary in the next few weeks. The Montana [...]
May is Wildfire Awareness Month
In Montana, top causes of wildfires change throughout the course of the season: escaped debris and agricultural burns in the spring, escaped or unattended campfires in the summer, and sparks from dragging trailer chains, lawn [...]