Portage County Safety Council Podcast

[Get Outside] Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park

Episode 161: John Trevelline, Park Manager of Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park, joined us to chat about the wonder of Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park! Please note: this episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, please adhere to social distancing guidelines as suggested. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

[Get Outside] Why You Should Spend More Time Outdoors

Episode 160: Andrea Metzler & Jennifer White of the Portage Park District, joined us to chat about the health benefits of spending time outdoors at least 120 minutes a week! Check out our new Get Outside campaign! Follow the links to get a free Portage Parks Get Outside poster or flyer today! This is an excerpt from e156, click here to listen to the full episode.  Please note: this episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, please adhere to social distancing guidelines as suggested.

Overcoming Loneliness During COVID-19

Episode 159: According to the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration, "loneliness and social isolation can be as damaging to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day!" As the COVID-19 crisis continues, we asked Jennifer Parmenter, Clinical Counseling Supervisor at Family & Community Services, Inc., in Kent, OH, to call in to give us some tips on how to overcome loneliness & avoid its deadly consequences! For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

[Safety Crash Course] Bloodborne Pathogens (Live)

Episode 158: This is a live recording of the 1st of 3 Safety Crash Course - Part 2 presentations at our monthly workplace safety luncheon on March 5, 2020. The topic was Bloodborne Pathogens Basics and it was presented by Brenda Allen, Certified Trainer, Swift First Aid. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

[Get Outside] Wild Hikes Challenge

Episode 157: Jennifer White shares about Portage Park District's Wild Hikes Challenge! Hike 8 parks or trails by the end of year and earn a hiking staff (1st year) and/or Wild Hikes medallion. What a fun way to explore all the great parks & trails in Portage County! This is an excerpt from e156, click here to listen to the full episode.  Please note: this episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, please adhere to social distancing guidelines as suggested.

[Get Outside] Portage Parks

Episode 156: Andrea Metzler and Jennifer White of the Portage Park District, joined us to chat about their parks, the benefits of spending time outdoors and the new Get Outside campaign with the Portage County Safety Council! Follow the links to get a free campaign poster or flyer today! Please note: this episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, please adhere to social distancing guidelines as suggested.

[Safety Talk] Thunderstorms & Lightening

Episode 155: Here's some safety tips from Ready.gov on what to do during thunderstorms & lightening! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!

[Safety Talk] Floods

Episode 154: Here's some safety tips from Ready.gov on how to prepare for and what to do during a flood! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!

[Safety Talk] Power Outages

Episode 153: Here's some safety tips from Ready.gov on how to prepare for and what to do during a power outage! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!

[Get Outside] 2020 Campaign Launch!

Episode 152: Are there advantages of spending more time outdoors? Should employers implement a #GetOutside campaign to their employees? Join Mike & Nic as they answer these two questions and chat about the Portage County Safety Council's new Get Outside Campaign with Portage Parks! Follow the campaign link to download a free campaign poster or flyer today! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!