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Safety Spotlight Stroke Awareness Emergency Preparedness September 2016 Be A Stroke Hero! Stroke can happen to anyone, at any time, and at any age. Gear up with lifesaving information, not just for yourself, but also for your family, your friends, and others around you. Learn the signs of a stroke and the acronym FAST. Contact 9-1-1 immediately if you see any of these signs. Facial droop, uneven smile. Arm numbness or weakness. Slurred speech, difficulty speaking or understanding. Time is brain, get help immediately. September is recognized as National Preparedness Month which serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare now for the types of emergencies that could affect us. Emergencies can happen where we live, work, and the places we visit. Use this years theme to prepare your family: Don’t Wait Communicate Make Your Emergency Plan Today Life and Property Preservation Through Public Education. Police Education Fire Education Valerie Snyder Renni Burt [email protected] [email protected] 817-748-8173 817-748-8349 Visit us on Facebook at: “SouthlakePublicSafety”