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Driving these holidays? Stay safe, arrive alive! Here are some tips for holiday driving Slow: Drive within speed limits, and to conditions. Avoid overtaking unless you're sure it's safe Sober: If drinking, don't drive if you're beyond the legal limit. Don't mix alcohol, with illegal drugs or medication that could affect your driving. Sharp: Drive refreshed – tired, ill or stressed drivers drive differently. Plan your journey so you have plenty of time, Take breaks every two hours on long journeys. Share driving. You'll appreciate the break. Have an eye test at least every two years and wear glasses or contact lenses if needed. Silent: Phone off or on message service. Minimise any distractions such as fiddling with sat nav/GPS, or tuning the radio while driving. Secure: YES, Its still has to be said, belt up and insist that everyone else in the vehicle does the same, and adjust head restraints. If travelling with children, ensure you have correctly fitted, appropriate child restraints. Happy holidays everyone For road alerts in your area - Click Here For either Island Road Alerts Click Here
0 Less Than A Bag Of Sweets A Month For your Safety
People don't believe us when we say Email is not the best for alerting. We're about keeping you saferso we don't recommend email only. For less than a bag of sweets per month, getimmediate delivery Txt Alerts. The following image clearly shows a 1hour delay for an email to get through. This is totally beyond our control. 1Hr time difference This graphic show how email actually works and why it has issues. For faster alerts Click Here
0 Look after yourself in the heat
Another couple of hot days, with some places getting more than 8 degrees above normal. Some places will reach 32 today (Sunday 3 Nov) Remember to slip slop slap, seek shade and very importantly stay hydrated. Drink small amounts often. A couple of ways you can tell you're needing fluids1 You haven't done wees for several hours2 Your wees are quite dark3 If your wees are almost clear then you should be OK
0 Fire Risk heightened by low humidity, wind and high temperatures
Fire and Emergency NZ - Otago & Southland Thursday at 09:50 · The Otago District, would like to advise that due to extreme fire danger and high winds from today and particularly over the weekend including Monday we ask that you DO NOT light any fires during this time. Those that have lit fires please check that they are completely out. If you have any questions please contact Otago District on 0800 673 473. Set up personal emergency alerts www.lert.info
0 Meninigitis cases on rise in Otago.
Friday, 1 November 2019 (ODT) One death from meningitis One person in the South has died from meningitis. Southern District Health Board medical officer of health Dr Anura Jayasinghe said there were three confirmed cases of the disease, including one death, due to meningitis this month. There was not considered to be any link between the cases. Dr Jayasinghe said once Public Health South was notified of any meningitis case it worked promptly to identify anyone who had been in close contact with the infected patient within the past seven days. The contacts were prescribed antibiotics to prevent infection. Symptoms included a high fever, headaches, sleepiness and joint and muscle pains. There could also be more specific symptoms such as a stiff neck, dislike of bright lights, vomiting, crying, refusal to feed in infants or a rash consisting of reddish-purple pinprick spots or bruises, he said. "Even if you have had a meningococcal vaccine, you still need to look out for symptoms, because the vaccines do not protect against all meningococcal strains. "If you develop any of the symptoms of meningococcal disease it is important to see a doctor immediately." Free emergency alerts - www.lert.info
0 NIWA publicly disagrees with Metservice in a forecast.
In the interests of public safety, you'd expect Metservice and NIWA to have the same forecasts. Difference in forecast could have put people at risk. NIWA's winds were in a "safe" level of about 70kph gusts, Metservice and Weatherwatch were going for gusts to 120kph. NIWA was wrong . We use Weatherwatch and Metservice.
2 Medsafe warns consumers not to consume coffee product marketed for weight loss
11 October 2019 Valentus SlimROAST Optimum Dark Roast Coffee (presented as sachets and as a powder in a tub) has been tested by Medsafe and found to contain methylhexanamine (DMAA) and phenethylamine. Methylhexanamine is a prescription medicine and phenethylamine is a class C controlled drug. Advice for consumers and caregivers Do not consume Valentus SlimROAST Optimum Dark Roast Coffee. If you have consumed this product and feel unwell, seek medical advice. Tell your healthcare professional that you have consumed a product containing methylhexanamine and phenethylamine. If you have purchased this product, return it to the point of sale or safely dispose of it. Information for healthcare professionals Valentus SlimROAST Optimum Dark Roast Coffee has been sold for weight loss / management and is claimed to improve mood and focus, regulate blood sugar and boost circulation. The sachet was found to contain approximately 140mg methylhexanamine (DMAA) and 70mg phenethylamine per 3.5g serve. The tub was found to contain approximately 105 – 140mg methylhexanamine (DMAA) and 17.5 – 21mg phenethylamine per 3.5g scoop. If a patient presents with adverse reactions that may possibly be attributable to either methylhexanamine and/or phenethylamine, then the use of the above product should be considered. The product labels declare the presence of phenethylamine, but not methylhexanamine (DMAA). These substances have amphetamine-like characteristics and may have similar adverse reactions such as: agitation and psychological effects; cardiovascular effects such as increased heart rate and blood pressure, and neurological effects. Products affected Valentus SlimROAST Optimum Dark Roast Coffee (sachets) The products claim to assist with weight loss / management, improve mood and focus, regulate blood sugar and boost circulation. Further information Phenethylamine has mood and weight loss related therapeutic effects and is considered a controlled drug. Methylhexanamine is known to have stimulant effects, has been associated with harm worldwide, and is banned by many sports authorities and governmental agencies. All located stock has been seized. As it is possible that other individuals or businesses may have imported these products for sale, but have not been identified by Medsafe, this warning is published to alert consumers of the dangers of these products. Click Free Alerts To be told much sooner of any alerts for your area.
0 Blood clot danger: How I nearly died and what happened next
Turns out if you mention "shortness of breath" to your GP you get the full treatment of blood tests, chest x-rays and an EKG, none of which showed anything weird. My GP thought to ask for one more blood test of something called "D-dimer levels." It's a protein byproduct none of us really care about, but if it's elevated you're in trouble. And my D-dimer levels were sky high. Four hours after I had that test, I was rushed to hospital being treated for blood clots - pulmonary embolisms in both lungs. Full story - Unexpected Shortness of Breath this could save your life
1 Initial assessment of SH4 highlights scale of the slip
Initial findings from the geotechnical investigation into the large hillside slip that caused significant damage to State Highway 4 confirm that the work to reinstate the route will be significant and complex. Full Article
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