Local flood info line for Mesquite, #NV

The following message is transmitted at the request of the Mesquite (Nevada) police department for the benefit of area residents affected by flooding tonight.

• Local flood info line for Mesquite: 702-346-5295 X5101.
• Designated evacuation center: Virgin Valley High School, Mesquite.
• Google map of this location: http://maps.google.com/maps

Important note: most flood injuries and deaths are caused by drivers trying to maneuver their vehicles through flooded areas. They underestimate the power of flood waters and/or the depths of standing water. When in doubt, turn the vehicle around and drive another way to your safe evacuation point. Never attempt to drive through a flooded area: as little as six inches of standing water can disable a vehicle, cause it to lose power and carry it downstream out of control. 

Flood waters may also have powerful undercurrents that are not visible on the surface. Fallen power lines near water may also cause dangerous, potentially fatal, electric shocks to be "hidden" in wet, driven areas. Never leave the safety of your vehicle and enter the water unless you are in clear and present danger due to water filling the passenger compartment of your vehicle.

Living Safely supports World Pneumonia Day on November 12, 2010

World Pneumonia Day
Friday, November 12, 2010

Living Safely™ urges worldwide support of the second annual
World Pneumonia Day: Friday, November 12, 2010

November 12, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

US/New York: By the time you’ve read the first two sentences of this media release, Pneumonia has claimed another child on this planet. In the few minutes it takes to drink your morning coffee, Pneumonia has killed another 50 kids. The time to act is now.

Every twenty seconds – three times each minute of each day – a small child suffers a horrible, painful death, a death made even more tragic because it is entirely preventable with available vaccines and basic antibiotics.

Incredible though it may seem, Pneumonia kills more children aged five and under than any other condition, including Malaria. This makes Pneumonia the deadliest killer of kids. Ironically, it is also one of the most solvable health problems of today. For as little as 30¢, you can save a life by providing much needed medicines and other treatments.

This Friday, November 12, Living Safely™ urges people to raise their awareness of the needless deaths associated with this dreaded, yet preventable illness. Visit the Web site of the World Pneumonia Day. Learn about Pneumonia and how you can help.

World Pneumonia Day: Fight Pneumonia. Save a Child.
W: http://worldpneumoniaday.org
T: http://twitter.com/PneumoniaDay

About World Pneumonia Day:
World Pneumonia Day brings together a wide variety of government and non-government organizations (“NGOs”), grassroots groups, academic institutions, research foundations and people just like you to reach for change in the way we think about and fight against Pneumonia.
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Contact: Sam Abbott
Living Safely™, a global health initiative of Strategic Licensing Corp.
W: http://www.LivingSafely.org
T: http://www.twitter.com/livingsafely

About Living Safely:
Living Safely.org provides information, books, seminars and products about a wide variety of health, safety, lifestyle, education, travel and other topics for people around the world.

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Contact information for the US Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Contact information for the US Embassy in Bishkek is as follows:

     171 Prospect Mira, 720016 Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
     Phone: 996-312-551-241
     Fax: 996-312-551-264
     More info: http://bishkek.usembassy.gov/

Flight update for selected European destinations

We have been informed by various government sources that flight cancellations caused by the volcanic ash storm will likely continue throughout Friday and possibly further into the weekend. Travelers should remain flexible as to their transportation plans and consult their air carrier for specific flight details. We have links to major airlines in an earlier post on this site.

Volcano-related flight information for flights in/out Europe

The following sites may be of help to those flying in or out of the UK and other European destinations in view of today's volcano eruption in Iceland:

• Air Canada
• Air France
• American Airlines
• British Airways
• British Midland
• easyJet
• Iberia
• Lufthansa
• Swiss 
• United
• Virgin

Many flights are canceled for April 15 and 16, 2010 due to poor visibility, engine risk and other safety issues. Please contact your airline or travel agent before you arrive at the airport; try to be as flexible as possible with your travel in the coming days or weeks.