Safety Tips

During seasonal mosquito surveillance the Pinal County Public Health Services District (PCPHSD) has continued to detect West Nile Virus (WNV) positive mosquitoes in the county. Mosquito surveillance is done throughout Pinal County in order to determine the relative risk of mosquito-borne disease to the community. We are currently moving into a high...

ADOT is warning used car buyers to be aware of scammers trying to sell cars with flood damage after the monsoon. Doug Pacey, an ADOT spokesperson, says the damage is not always visible or obvious and suggests using the "sniff" test. "It sounds silly to say, but when you're in those cracks and crevices and nooks and crannies of the car, sniff around...

With strong monsoon storms forecast in much of Arizona this week, be ready for wet roads, potential flooding and even additional dust storms across parts of the state. The Arizona Department of Transportation says drivers should avoid travel in severe weather conditions if at all possible. Monsoon weather can produce thunderstorms with sudden, heav...

As a dangerous heat wave grips much of the western US, doctors say that sidewalks, roads and other surfaces can get hot enough to cause serious burns in a matter of seconds. The Arizona Burn Center - Valleywise Health in Phoenix warns that these surfaces can reach temperatures of 180 degrees Fahrenheit in the state's brutal heat.Arizona and Nevada ...

Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death in children aged 1 – 4 years and the majority of the children that drown in swimming pools most commonly gain access to the pool area when there is no fence or through a faulty fence or gate. One important step to a solution to this issue is as simple as physically checking and maintaining your p...

Robocalls. Scammy text messages. Shady websites. When it comes to doing business with the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division, ignore all unsolicited communications and avoid online search engines. Instead, go straight to the source at AZMVDNow.gov or ServiceArizona.com. These are legitimate MVD websites and the only ones cu...

We've had a taste of hot weather across Arizona in recent weeks. It serves as a great reminder for drivers to prepare for highway travel under higher temperatures, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Just like ADOT reminds travelers each fall to prepare an emergency preparation kit in case of winter weather conditions, the same r...

Easter eggs might not be the only things hiding in your backyard. If your kids are out searching for hidden treasures or just playing in the yard, be aware, rattlesnakes often like the same hiding spots. At the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary near 78th Street and Dynamite Boulevard in north Scottsdale, venom expert Joe Hymes says it's always snake...

Every year, odometer fraud costs consumers $1 billion, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Many believe this is an old crime that disappeared with digital odometers, but it didn't. NHTSA estimates more than 450,000 vehicles are sold each year with false odometer readings.In one recent example, a Mesa car dealer got caug...

It's important to stay informed of existing and new scams to protect yourself. That's why we are sharing signs of common scams and how to avoid them. Please share this information with family and friends to help stop scams. Recognizing a ScamIf someone calls, texts, emails or appears at your home or business demanding immediate payment of your ener...

A lot of snow has fallen in the high country over the last week and with more forecast, the Arizona Department of Transportation wants to remind drivers who are heading north to leave prepared, be ready to spend extended time on the roads and never park along the highways to play in the snow.  ADOT reminds those heading to play in the snow tha...

Rural Metro Fire encourages you to put a Freeze on winter house fires. During the months of January, February, and March residential house fires increase by over 10%. Annually, over 100,000 residential fires are reported during the winter months. Those fires result in almost 1000 deaths, over 3,500 injuries, and cost over $1.9 billion in property d...

Many Arizonans have reported receiving a scam text about their driver license needing to be updated. This text did not come from the Arizona Department of Transportation and is a phony attempt to get people to hand over their personal identifying information. Do not open this text or any web address associated with it. This is a scam and you should...

If you've ever had your identity stolen, you know the frustration, fear, and stress experienced after someone assumes your identity. Here are some actions to take after your identity has been stolen in order to re-establish yourself in the credit world.Obtain a copy of your credit report. Doing so will aid you in determining which creditors have be...

This will not come as a huge shock to anyone, but Arizona gets pretty darn hot during this time of year. Most of us beat the heat on a day-to-day basis with a combination of air conditioning, swimming pools and ice-cold liquid refreshment. But what if you're between those things or traveling to someplace more temperate? It's important for you and y...