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Are You Ready For Thanksgiving?
ReadyWisconsin has simple tips to keep holiday safe

Over the river and through the woods...people across Wisconsin will be driving and flying for the holidays. ReadyWisconsin wants you and your family to be safe.

Following these simple tips during the Thanksgiving weekend can save you from heartaches, headaches and potential dangers.

On the Road
• Check the roads: Before you leave, get the latest Wisconsin road conditions at www.511wi.gov or call 511
• Keep gas in the tank: Have at least a half tank of gas in your car in case you are stranded or stuck and need to run your heater
• Have a winter emergency kit: Keep a kit in your vehicle with candles and matches, a flashlight, pocket knife, snacks, a cell phone adapter, a blanket and extra clothing. For a complete list and a chance to win a kit, go to http://ReadyWisconsin.wi.gov

Thanksgiving Day Fire Danger
• Each year more than 4,000 fires occur on Thanksgiving Day
• Make sure all stoves, ovens and ranges are turned off when you leave the kitchen
• Set timers to keep track of turkeys and other food items that require extended cooking times
• Follow all manufacturer guidelines regarding the appropriate use of appliances including turkey fryers

Accidents Happen, Be Ready
• Cooking-related burns are common at Thanksgiving. Save the butter for the rolls and not a burn. For superficial burns, cool the area by running cold water on the burn until the heat eases, and then loosely cover the burn with a sterile dressing. Seek appropriate medical care.
ReadyWisconsin is a campaign from Wisconsin Emergency Management with a mission to prepare individuals, families and businesses for emergencies and disasters. For additional Thanksgiving safety tips, visithttp://ReadyWisconsin.wi.gov.Follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ReadyWisconsin)and Twitter (www.twitter.com/ReadyWisconsin).

In case of emergency (ICE) is a program that enables first responders, such as paramedics, firefighters, police officers, and (more likely) Hospital personnel, to contact the phone owner's next of kin to obtain important medical/support information (the phone must be unlocked & working). The program was conceived in the mid-2000s and promoted by British paramedic Bob Brotchie in May 2005. It encourages people to enter emergency contacts in their mobile phone address book under the name "ICE". Additionally, a person can list multiple emergency contacts as "ICE1", "ICE2", etc.

To program ICE into your cell phone:
• Access the address book feature of your cell phone.
• Enter the name ICE.
• Enter the phone number of your husband, wife, parent or whoever needs to know about you in case of an emergency.

The phone entry(s) should supplement or compliment but not replace written (wallet/bracelet/necklace) information or indicators.

Free Medical Wallet Cards are available at http://www.medids.com/free-id.php and Medical Alert bracelets/necklaces are available usually through your local pharmacy.