Article: Most people get stung by fire ants because they aren’t paying attention to where they are stepping. Watching where you walk can help prevent many fire ant bites. It only takes standing on a mound for a few seconds to get stung.  When walking in an area that may have fire ants, watch where you place your feet. Take caution when sightseeing, taking photos, sleeping on the ground when camping, or sitting around camp fires. One of the easiest ways to prevent a fire ant sting is to leave their mounds alone. Stepping on an ant hill will disturb them and cause hundreds of them to come out of the mound. Watch where you are walking, and if you are close to an ant mound, take care to get around it without stepping on it. Even standing near a fire ant hill may put you at risk since ants can be on the ground near the mound. Fire ants will congregate under items on the ground. If you lift anything from the ground, such as a log, garbage, or dead animal, check to make sure they aren’t covered in ants. Try kicking it with your foot to see if you disturb any ants. Wear gloves as you lift it slowly to see if there are ants beneath the item. Clothing covering any exposed skin can help reduce the risk of you getting stung. Socks, long pants, or tights can place a barrier between your legs and the fire ant that can either prevent the sting or reduce the amount of ants biting you. If you live in a fire ant infested area, wear protective clothing. Legs are more likely to get stung if you step in a mound. If you are touching things on the ground near fire ants, wear long sleeved shirts or gloves. Spraying insect repellent on your shoes and clothing may help you prevent fire ant stings. Use an insect repellent that contains DEET or Picaridin. Spray it on your shoes, socks, and pants legs. If you are going to be grabbing things off the ground, spray it on your gloves or sleeves. Preventing fire ant infestations is a sure fire way to prevent stings since there won’t be any fire ants around. Putting out fire ant bait can help kill the colony and the queen. You can sprinkle bait around the yard and around the mounds. Sprinkle bait around in both the spring and the fall. Children may disturb a fire ant mound out of fascination or curiosity. They can get covered in ants in seconds. When your children are outside, watch them closely and explain the dangers of ant mounds. Watch very closely where you place strollers, wagons, or baby carriers. If you place them next to a fire ant mound or an area with fire ants, the ants may get on the baby.
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Watch where you step. Avoid disturbing ant hills. Lift items from the ground with caution. Wear protective clothing. Use insect repellent. Put out fire ant bait. Be extra vigilant when you’re out with children.
Article: Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen. It's near the top of the Apple drop-down menu. A pop-out menu with a list of your recently opened apps and files will appear. This option is at the bottom of the pop-out list. Doing so will clear the pop-out menu's contents.
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Open the Apple Menu . Select Recent Items. Click Clear Menu.
Article: Ask local authorities about evacuation routes and if your community has disaster/emergency plans. Ask for a hard copy of the plan and also inquire how often the plan is updated, what hazards it covers, and any other details you may think of. Discuss with your employer and school and/or daycare center the policies regarding disasters and emergencies, such as how warning information will be provided and disaster procedures followed. Know the following about your children's school emergency plans: how the school will communicate during a crisis; if the school has adequate food, water, and other basic supplies; if the school is prepared to shelter-in-place if need be and where they plan to go if they must get away. Draw a floor plan of your home. Use a blank sheet of paper for each floor. Mark two escape routes from each room. Make sure children understand the drawings. Post a copy of the drawings at eye level in each child's room. Establish a place to meet in the event of an emergency, such as a fire. Complete a contact card for each family member and have family members keep these cards handy in a wallet, purse, backpack, etc. You may want to send one to school with each child to keep on file. Pick a friend or relative who lives out-of-state for household members to notify they are safe. Review existing policies for the amount and extent of coverage to ensure that what you have in place is what is required for you and your family for all possible hazards. Consider purchasing insurance specifically for certain disasters such as flooding, hurricanes, or tornadoes. Make a record of your personal property, for insurance purposes. Take photos or a video of the interior and exterior of your home. Include personal belongings in your inventory. The hearing impaired will need special arrangements to receive warnings; the mobility impaired may require special assistance to reach shelter; and people with certain dietary needs must have appropriate food supplies.   Create a network of neighbors, relatives, friends, and coworkers to aid you in an emergency. Discuss your needs and make sure everyone knows how to operate necessary equipment. If you live in an apartment building, ask the management to mark accessible exits clearly and to make arrangements to help you leave the building. Keep specialized items ready, including extra wheelchair batteries, oxygen, catheters, medication, food for service animals, and any other items you might need. Be sure to make provisions for medications that require refrigeration and keep a list of the type and model numbers of the medical devices anyone requires. With the exception of service animals, pets are not typically permitted in emergency shelters as they may affect the health and safety of other occupants. Find out which local hotels and motels allow pets and where pet boarding facilities are located. Be sure to research some outside your local area in case local facilities close. For more advice and information, call your local emergency management office, animal shelter, or animal control office. . To begin this process, gather all family members and review the information you gained about local emergency plans and warning systems. Your family plan should address how the previous steps will be addressed in case of a disaster.
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Know how your community is prepared to respond to emergencies. Find out what plans are in place for your workplace and your children's school or daycare center. Establish escape routes. Plan how each family member will contact one another if they are not together when disaster strikes. Obtain property, health, and life insurance if you do not have them and feel they are necessary. Be aware of the types of special assistance family members may need. Plan for pet disaster needs by identifying shelter; gathering pet supplies; ensuring your pet has proper ID and up-to-date veterinarian records; and providing a pet carrier and leash. Create a family disaster plan