Safety news

A city of Las Vegas-organized National Night Out celebration is scheduled for 6:30-8:30 p.m. today in the cafeteria at Cashman Middle School, 4622 W. Desert Inn Road.

School supplies will be distributed to children ages 5 to 16, and light refreshments will be served while supplies last.

Low-cost vaccinations will be available. No child will be refused vaccination for inability to pay, but parents must bring each child’s shot records, organizers said.

Participants are set to include Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, the Metropolitan Police Department, a shredding truck and community vendors.

National Night Out is a crime- and drug-prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. Last year, the event attracted the participation of more than 37 million people nationwide.

For more information on the event, call 229-6405.

For more information on other National Night Out events in Las Vegas, call the Metropolitan Police Department at 828-3394 or visit lvmpd.com.

Red Cross seeks nominations
for everyday heroes awards

The American Red Cross’ Southern Nevada chapter is seeking nominations for its fifth annual Everyday Heroes awards.

The awards recognize those who have done something extraordinary for someone else this year and those who have saved a life or courageously responded during an emergency. Categories include Adult Good Samaritan, Firefighter, Animal Rescue, Law Enforcement, Aquatics, Medical Professional, Community Impact, Military, Community Service, Youth Good Samaritan and Emergency Dispatch.

Nominations will be accepted through Aug. 13. The awards are scheduled to be presented at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 20 at Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

For more information, visit redcrosslasvegas.org or call 791-3311.

Henderson firefighters launch
Check Your Seats in the Heat campaign

This summer, the Henderson Professional Fire Fighters are launching a Check Your Seats in the Heat campaign to raise awareness of the risks of leaving children, seniors and pets in hot vehicles during the summer.

The goal also is to teach prevention techniques. The kickoff event was held July 12 at Henderson Chevrolet at the Valley Auto Mall, 300 Auto Mall Drive, Henderson.

The campaign is being conducted in partnership with the city of Henderson, the Henderson Police Officers Association, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Henderson, the Henderson Fire Department, the Henderson Police Department, Safe Kids Clark County, AFLAC and Smith’s.

Sponsors will be handing out ribbons to Henderson residents to tie onto a visible place in their vehicle throughout the remainder of the summer at Henderson Smith’s locations. The ribbons will serve as a reminder to residents to check their back seats before locking their vehicles.

For more information, visit hendersonfirefighters.com.

National Night Out celebration
planned Aug. 2 at Molasky Park

The 28th celebration of National Night Out is planned for 6 to 8 p.m. today at Molasky Park, 1065 E. Twain Ave.

National Night Out is a crime- and drug-prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. Last year, the event attracted the participation of more than 37 million people nationwide.

Its purpose is to encourage residents to work together to make communities safer by building better relationships between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.

For more information on the event, contact Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani’s office at 455-3500.

For more information on other National Night Out events in Las Vegas, call the Metropolitan Police Department at 828-3394 or visit lvmpd.com.

Safety Technicians to conduct
checks on kids’ car seats

A safety check for kids’ car seats is planned for 5-7 p.m. Aug. 17 at Sunrise Children’s Hospital, 3186 S. Maryland Parkway.

Child passenger safety technicians will teach families how to correctly transport their children and help ensure that everyone in a vehicle is buckled up during every ride.

Car seat checks are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, call 731-8666.

AARP plans safe driving class

A safe driving class for seniors is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center’s h2u site at 3061 S. Maryland Parkway, No. 102.

The class is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Auto insurance discounts are awarded for completion of the class.

Call 735-5510 to reserve a spot, or visit sunrisehealthinfo.com for more information.

driver safety class planned
Aug. 16 at h2u MountainView Office

An AARP driver safety class is planned for 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 16 at the h2u MountainView Office, 3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 114.

Attendees may receive a discount on their automobile insurance. Class size is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis.

The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers.

For more information, call 233-5474.

Transportation commission launches flashing yellow turn signals program

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, in cooperation with the Nevada Department of Transportation, has launched a pilot program to install flashing yellow left-turn signals at selected intersections around the valley.

The pilot program is the first phase of a multi-year project that will convert existing left-turn signals throughout the valley from the existing five-section displays to the four-section flashing yellow arrow displays.

For more information, visit rtcsouthernnevada.com or call 228-7433.

Hazardous trees cause closure
of Cathedral Rock Picnic Area

Due to hazardous trees throughout the Cathedral Rock Picnic Area, the U.S. Forest Service said it is closing the popular picnic area in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area until further notice.

Two forest health specialists from Ogden, Utah, recently visited Mount Charleston to assess the trees damaged by last winter’s heavy snow and wind storms. The number of trees with broken limbs and the number of trees leaning toward picnic areas, restrooms and trails in the Cathedral Rock area warrants immediate closure of the picnic area, officials said.

Visitors wishing to have picnics in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area can go to Sawmill and Old Mill Picnic areas in Lee Canyon off state Route 156. Large groups can reserve the Foxtail Picnic Area. For more information about pricing and reservations, visit recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777.

Visitors can read about the status of picnic areas in the Spring Mountains by following the Forest Service on Twitter at twitter.com/springmountains.

Guns & Hoses ice hockey game
to benefit Rape Crisis Center

Area emergency services personnel are scheduled to do battle on the ice during the fourth annual Guns & Hoses charity ice hockey game at 6 p.m. Saturday at the SoBe Ice Arena at the Fiesta Rancho, 2400 N. Rancho Drive.

The event will pit Las Vegas Valley firefighters against police officers. Proceeds will help the nonprofit Rape Crisis Center provide support for victims of sexual assault and their families.

Tickets are $10 for adults and free for kids 12 or younger.

For more information, call 385-2153 or visit therapecrisiscentr.org.

Free digital fingerprinting planned
for kids at sites in August

Nevada Child Seekers plans to offer digital fingerprinting and child photo IDs at several sites around the valley in August.

The free services are for kids 5 through 18. Nevada Child Seekers also is giving away free fingerprint and DNA collection kits and a child photo ID to parents of children who are too young to be digitally fingerprinted.

Parents must sign a consent form for each child before they are fingerprinted and photographed.

Nevada Child Seekers said it does not keep the fingerprints or photographs on file.

The schedule is:

n 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Walmart, 8600 W. Tropical Parkway.

n 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Walmart, 7200 Arroyo Crossing Parkway.

n 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 13, Meadows Mall, 4300 Meadows Lane.

n 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 14, Walmart, 4350 N. Nellis Blvd.

n 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 20, The Boulevard mall, 3528 S. Maryland Parkway.

n 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 21, Walmart, 5200 S. Fort Apache Road.

n 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 28, Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road.

n 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 28, Walmart, 3615 S. Rainbow Blvd.

For more information, visit nevadachildseekers.org or call 458-7009.

kids to learn how to resist aggression during Nevada Child Seekers classes

Nevada Child Seekers plans to educate kids on how to resist aggression defensively during radKids classes set through mid-August.

The radKids program aims to provide children with basic safety skills dealing with issues such as fire, their home and the Internet and avoid potential bullying and abduction.

The organization, which tries to prevent children from being exploited or going missing, is offering the free program with assistance from Metropolitan Police Department DARE officers.

The sessions will consist of five classes held daily for two hours. Classes are planned for 9-11 a.m. for 5- to 8-year-olds and 1-3 p.m. for 9- to 12-year-olds.

Scheduled dates and locations are:

n Monday-Aug. 12 at the Durango Hills Community Center YMCA, 3521 N. Durango Drive, 240-9622.

n Aug. 15-19 at the Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, 229-1607.

n Aug. 15-19 at the Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave.

Kids will receive T-shirts and wristbands following completion of the sessions, and parents will receive manuals dealing with issues discussed during the program.

For more information, visit nevadachildseekers.org, radkids.org, email carole@nevadachildseekers.org or call 458-7009.

Drivers can check for road incidents, closures on state public safety website

Clark County motorists can check for road closures and incidents online when planning their commutes by visiting the Nevada Department of Public Safety’s road hazards page at nvdpspub.gov/nhp/roadhazard.aspx.

The Web page lists the location of the incident or closure and the time and date of the status update.

Report Road incidents by calling nevada department of transportation

Motorists who notice incidents along state roads can dial 647 to notify the Nevada Department of Transportation.

Incidents can include drunken drivers, traffic crashes, stranded motorists or suspicious activity.

An average of 300 deaths occur annually on Nevada roads, department officials said.

For additional driving tips and other further information, visit nevadadot.com or call 775-888-7115.