At a later date, a limited supply of flu
vaccine will be available, at no cost, to
uninsured and underinsured residents
of Allegheny County. Please call
412.578.8060 for the most up-to-date
information about this program.
For more information on influenza, visit
achd.net/flu.
ACHD OFFERS TIPS FOR
PROTECTION AGAINST
CARBON MONOXIDE
As another heating season begins, the
Allegheny County Health Department
reminds residents of the danger of carbon
monoxide poisoning.
Carbon monoxide is an odorless,
colorless and tasteless gas that is the
byproduct of incomplete combustion
of a fuel. Hundreds of people die each
year nationwide from accidental carbon
monoxide poisoning, but most deaths
could be prevented through greater
awareness and education.
ACHD strongly encourages the use
of carbon monoxide detectors. They are
extremely helpful and can be purchased at
most stores that carry home supplies. They
can be lifesavers; however, detectors are no
substitute for regular furnace maintenance.
Carbon monoxide poisoning may
include any of the following symptoms:
headaches, dizziness, weakness, nausea,
rapid heartbeat, loss of hearing, blurry
vision, vomiting, disorientation, seizures,
loss of consciousness, coma, respiratory
failure and cardiac arrest. Anyone who
believes they are experiencing these
symptoms due to carbon monoxide
poisoning should leave the premises and
immediately call 9-1-1.
Everyone is at risk, but individuals with
health problems such as heart or lung
diseases, the elderly, infants, children and
pregnant women are especially vulnerable.
For a free educational brochure about
the dangers of carbon monoxide, visit achd.
net/injury/pubs/pdf/CO_Update.pdf.
E-CYCLING
E-cycling has moved to the Community
& Recreation Center at 1551 Mayview
Road.
The days and times will be the same,
which is the second Saturday of every
month (except February), from the hours
of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow the directional
signs to the left of the C&RC driveway;
they will lead you to the drop-off site.
Please be advised that residents are only
allowed to recycle one TV per car.
In accordance with Chapter 68 of the
Township Code, the Township of Upper
St. Clair requires the recycling of electronic
equipment, anything with an electrical cord
including large electric appliances ($15
charge for freon removal); these items are
not collected curbside. The township, in
conjunction with JVS Environmental, will
be holding the monthly e-cycling.
For a complete list of e-cycling event
dates, please visit the Public Works section
of the township website and click on the
Trash and Recycling Brochure link.
Document shredding will remain at the
Township Building at 1820 McLa ughlin
Run Road. JVS Environmental will provide
the document shredding twice a year
during an e-cycling collection. The fees are
as follows:
$5 per box no larger than 11 x 17 x 11
$8 per box no larger than 17 x 24 x 11
UPCOMING
LIBRARY EVENTS
You can see all of the library events and
register online at twpusc.org/library/
library-home.
FRIENDS OF THE USC LIBRARY
BOOK COLLECTION
On Maintenance
On Repairs
Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Friends of the Library will collect books
from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the library
lobby. Donated books should be in good
condition. Sorry, magazines will not be
accepted.
CIVIL WAR SERIES
TIME: 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Join the December Civil War series...
December 4: Author and teacher Chris
George discusses his book “Day-by-Day
with the 123rd Pennsylvania Volunteers.”
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