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Battery Charging Safety Tips

By City of Eastvale

Don’t leave batteries on a charger for long periods of time as it can cause the charger to overheat and catch fire.

The City of Eastvale and CAL Fire Riverside want to advise residents that leaving batteries on a charger for long periods of time can cause the charger to overheat and catch fire.

Please review these important safety tips before charging a battery:

  • Keep sparks, flames, burning cigarettes and other ignition sources away at all times.
  • Be sure the room is properly ventilated.
  • Always wear protective safety goggles, gloves and an apron.
  • If acid splashes into eyes, flush immediately with cold water.
  • In case of acid spill, neutralize with baking soda.
  • Do NOT attempt to charge batteries unless you are properly trained.
  • NEVER leave charging batteries unattended.
  • If you smell or see smoke or a fire immediately dial 9-1-1.

West Nile Virus Found In Eastvale

Staff ReportsWest-Nile-WEB

Eastvale– The City of Eastvale recently reported that the first indications of West Nile virus in 2016 were detected in a sample of collected mosquitoes. The mosquitoes tested positive for the virus on June 15, according to the City of Eastvale.

“District staff will continue to canvass the area to look for and treat mosquito breeding sources,” a City of Eastvale news release stated.  “They will also post signs alerting residents of the detection of the virus along with preventative measures the public can take to keep from becoming infected with West Nile virus.”

The Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District have been routinely monitoring populations of adult mosquitoes and tests groups of adult female mosquitoes for the presence of mosquito-borne viruses.

Specifically, on June 17, 24 and 25, the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District performed adult mosquito spray treatments to lower the mosquito population that had been affecting recreational and residential areas along the Santa Ana River in the City of Eastvale.

The treatments were conducted between the hours of 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. at the following locations: the Riverwalk Park, the bike trail next to the Santa Ana River, and Granja Vista Wetland located on Citrus Avenue between Riverwalk Park and Eastvale Community Park. Signs were posted prior, informing the public of the activities.

An approved mosquito treatment called Aqua-Reslin was used by the District, focusing on preventing mosquito breeding and killing mosquito larvae before they become flying adults. The Districts also have been working hard to use Integrated Pest Management Practices in the areas.

According to the District, due to the elevated trap counts, they decided that adult mosquito control via truck mounted ground fogger is the best means to control the current mosquito populations.

The District urges the public to conduct routine inspections on their properties for mosquito breeding sources.  Please look for any standing water around your home or neighborhood.  Remove the water source or contact the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District to inspect and treat the source.  Remember, mosquitoes can complete their lifecycle in just one week in a water source as small as a bottle cap.

Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District urges residents to take the following precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes:

  • Eliminate any standing water around your house and stock permanent ponds with fish that eat mosquito larvae.
  • Make sure all windows and door screens on your house are in good repair and tight fitting.
  • Wear protective clothing (long pants and long sleeves) or wear a mosquito repellant that contains DEET®, Picaridin, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus or IR 3535 when outside.
  • Limit outdoor activities during dusk and dawn hours. This is particularly important for elderly and small children.
  • Make sure roof gutters drain properly. Clean clogged gutters in the spring and fall.
  • Contact the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District to report standing water or mosquito activity.

An infected mosquito can bite any animal, but not all animals will become infected. The disease most often affects birds, but occasionally causes disease in other animals as well, such as horses.

If you find a dead bird, particularly a dead crow or other corvid (e.g., jay, magpie, raven), please call 877-WNV-BIRD (877-968-2473) promptly. Also make sure you do not touch the bird. Dead birds will be submitted for testing for mosquito-borne viruses.

Contact the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District at 951-340-9792 with any questions or concerns. For additional information, you may also visit their website www.northwestmvcd.org

Any questions or concerns, you may contact the District at (951) 340-9792.

Recent Recalls

Staff Reports

A variety of products have been recalled recently. Here is a list of the most recent recalls this month:

  1. Graco Children’s Products Inc. (Graco) is recalling certain Graco TurboBooster booster seats, including models 1967886, 1963973, 1963974, 1963975, 1963976, and 1975173, manufactured between December 22, 2015 and April 5, 2016. The instructions for the booster seats are missing the information that the seats should be securely belted to the vehicle at all times, even if the seat is unoccupied. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, “Child Restraint Systems.”
  2. Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire (Bridgestone) is recalling certain Firestone FR710 tires, size 205/65R16, and Champion Fuel Fighter tires, sizes 205/65R15 and 205/70R15, manufactured March 27, 2016, to April 9, 2016. These replacement passenger car tires may have been manufactured with inconsistent rubber coverage over the steel plies. As a result, the tread may separate.
  3. Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc. recalled Lemongrass Basil Chicken products due to possible Listeria Contamination.Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc., a New Oxford, Pa. establishment, is recalling approximately 42 pounds of Lemongrass Basil Chicken entrées that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.
  4. Children’s Nightgowns were recalled by Saro Trading Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard.The nightgowns fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear.
  5. Mister Cookie Face LLC, a Subsidiary of Fieldbrook Foods Corporation, announced a Voluntary Recall of Sundae Shoppe Ice Cream Dipped Variety Cones for the possible presence of Undeclared Peanuts.Mister Cookie Face LLC, a subsidiary of Fieldbrook Foods Corporation, has issued a voluntary recall of Sundae Shop Novelty Ice Cream Dipped “Variety” Cones due to the possibility of peanuts on the product that are not declared on the allergen statement.