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Sept.
12, 2005
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 2005. Join the statewide cleanup on Saturday, Oct.
1 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 2005
Oct. 1 ~ 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Five clean up sites have been scheduled in the
Fayetteville/Cumberland County area. For directions and to view
a map of these areas, please click on the following links.
Your site coordinator will have all the resources
you will need and will be waiting for your arrival (look for
banner or poster). Call 223-4760 if you have additional questions.
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.
