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Get
Hooked on Litter-Free Waters During Big Sweep
September 5, 2003
Did
you know every year hundreds of wildlife mistake litter for food and
die? Did you know wildlife also suffer when they become entangled in
carelessly discarded trash? Once entangled, they are rarely able to
free themselves and they often attract other wildlife to the same hazard.
Our wildlife are not the only ones who suffer from thoughtless littering. Litter is a human health hazard, too. It attracts disease- carrying mosquitoes and rodents. It contaminates our water supply. It even hurts our economy.
You can help clean up North Carolina by participating in Big Sweep 2003. Join the statewide cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. To find out how you can help here in Cumberland County, contact Sidney Post at (910) 223-4760. To find out who your county coordinator is or for more information, you can also logon to www.ncbigsweep.org.
Big
Sweep 2003
Sept. 20 ~ 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Seven clean up sites have been scheduled in the Fayetteville area. For directions and to view a map of these areas, please click on the following links.
| Hwy
87/Cape Fear River Ramp |
Here
are some helpful cleanup tips:
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Take a hat or visor, insect repellent and sunscreen.
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Wear comfortable, old clothes - you'll probably get dirty.
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Take a snack and something to drink.
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Wear work or rubber gloves.
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Don't go barefoot! Wear closed-toed shoes that you won't mind getting wet.
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Be sure children are supervised by an adult.
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Wear a life jacket if you are clearing by boat.
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Don't wade into the water unless you wear a life jacket and know the depth.
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Watch out for poison ivy, poison oak and snakes.
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Avoid injured or strange--acting animals, as they may bite or be infected. Alert your site coordinator.
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Don't touch medical waste, clerical containers or barrels, pesticides or other dangerous items. Note their locations and tell your site coordinator to contact the proper authorities.
For more information, logon to www.ncbigsweep.org.
Public
Works Commission
P.O. Box 1089
Fayetteville, NC 28302
(910) 483-1401
1-877-OUR-PWC1 Emergencies
(910)483-1382 Customer Service
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