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2 Table of Contents - Local Area Events Residential Services Scott County History - Scott County Communities Belle Plaine Elko New Market Jordan New Prague Prior Lake Savage Shakopee - Scott County Parks & Recreation - Local Area Attractions 0 0 Minnesota Vikings Schedule DNR License Centers 0 Minnesota Hunting Seasons 0 Minnesota Fishing Seasons Scott County Bicycle Trails Scott County Snowmobile Trails This free publication is made possible by the advertisers and other local agencies and may not be reproduced. Please support the local advertisers in this publication. Comments and/or suggestions may be directed to: info@lincolnmarketing.us View this publication online at: SCAN THE CODE TO DOWNLOAD THIS GUIDE

3 Local Area Events Local Area Events JANUARY St. Wenceslaus Snowman Celebration New Prague Career Fair Savage Winter Extravaganza Days Savage FEBRUARY Fundraising Valentine Gala Prior Lake Polar Bear Plunge Prior Lake Winter Extravaganza Days Savage Ladies Night In Shakopee MARCH Wedding Expo & Bridal Consignment Belle Plaine St. Patrick s Day Celebration Belle Plaine Fire Department Fish Fry Belle Plaine Easter Egg Hunt Elko New Market Leprechaun Party Prior Lake Easter Egg Hunt Prior Lake APRIL Silent Auction & Hog Roast Fundraiser Belle Plaine Fire Department Spring Dance Prior Lake Home Remodeling Fair Savage Arbor Day Celebration Savage Spring Arts & Crafts Festival Shakopee MAY Ladies Night Out Jordan / Marathon & K New Prague Silent Auction Fundraiser New Prague Memorial Day Parade Prior Lake Bike Rodeo for Kids Savage JUNE German Days Belle Plaine Cottonwood Memorial Belle Plaine Fire & Rescue Days Elko New Market Pork in the Park Jordan Bike Rally New Prague Dan Patch Days Savage JULY Independence Day Celebration Belle Plaine Bar-B-Q Days Belle Plaine Scott County Fair Jordan St. Patrick s Parish Festival New Prague Antique Tractor Club Show New Prague Lakefront Music Festival Prior Lake St. Mark s Julifest Shakopee Relay for Life Shakopee Minnesota River Arts Fair Shakopee AUGUST Fire Department Open House Belle Plaine Old-Time Harvest Steam & Gas Engine Festival Jordan Scott County s Largest Beanbag Tournament Jordan St. Wenceslaus Parish Festival New Prague Lakefront Days Prior Lake SMSC Wacipi Pow Wow Prior Lake Classic Cars in the Park Car Show Savage Derby Days Shakopee St. Mary s Parish Festival Shakopee SEPTEMBER Our Lady of the Prairie Parish Festival Belle Plaine Fire Relief Fundraiser Elko New Market Heimatfest Jordan St. John s Fall Festival Jordan Classic Car Cruise New Prague Dozinky Days Celebration New Prague Fire Department Fundraiser Prior Lake Fall Community Fest Prior Lake Historical Society Fundraiser Prior Lake Fall Community Fest Savage Minnesota Renaissance Festival Shakopee OCTOBER Scenic Byway / Marathon & K Belle Plaine Business Trick or Treat Belle Plaine Volksmarch Jordan Business Trick or Treat Jordan Scott County Art Crawl Savage World s Largest Corn Maze Run Shakopee Trail of Terror Shakopee Residential Services COUNTY DEPARTMENTS Administration...() -0 Assessor...- Attorney...-0 Auditor...- Community Corrections...-0 Community Development...- Community Services...- Customer Service...-0 Court Administration...-0 Elections...-0 Emergency... Facilities Management...-0 Information Technology...- Library Parks Department...- Planning...- Public Health...- Public Works...- Recorder...-0 Sheriff Taxation...- Transit...- Treasurer...- Veteran Services...- Workforce Center...- NOVEMBER Turkey Trot K Prior Lake Autumn Arts & Crafts Festival Shakopee DECEMBER Holiday Tree Lighting Belle Plaine Holiday Express Belle Plaine Lakefront Dazzle Prior Lake WinterFest Savage Holiday Fundraiser Savage CITY HALLS BELLE PLAINE...() - ELKO NEW MARKET...- JORDAN...- NEW PRAGUE...-0 PRIOR LAKE SAVAGE...-0 SHAKOPEE POLICE DEPARTMENTS BELLE PLAINE...() -0 ELKO NEW MARKET...-0 JORDAN NEW PRAGUE...- PRIOR LAKE...0- SAVAGE SHAKOPEE FIRE DEPARTMENTS BELLE PLAINE...() -0 ELKO NEW MARKET...- JORDAN NEW PRAGUE...- PRIOR LAKE SAVAGE...- SHAKOPEE...- Scott County Resident Guide Scott County Resident Guide

4 Scott County Communities BELLE PLAINE Once home to fur traders, Belle Plaine was settled in by Judge Andrew Gould Chatfield. He purchased land and platted the town with Major Robert H. Rose and William H. Smith. Belle Plaine, French for beautiful prairie, began to grow and soon was a paddle boat stop along the Minnesota River. By 00 a grist mill, foundry, sawmills, breweries and brick yards were thriving. Today Belle Plaine is home to approximately, residents. Scott County History (Shakopee, County Seat) Scott County is named in honor of General Winfield Scott and was established in. Originally home to Indians, Scott County was settled in the 0 s. Farms and communities were quickly founded and the area began to grow. Indian trails and ox cart trails became roads and the Minnesota River provided necessary transportation of goods. Agriculture dominated early industry and wheat became the principal crop. Corn and potato production increased and there was a growing interest in dairy cattle, oxen and swine. In the late 0 s Scott County was a major flax producer. Flour mills, breweries, creameries, brickyards and specialty shops were established and the area continued to develop. Scott County has grown dramatically from a population of, in 00 to now over approximately, residents. CITIES: BELLE PLAINE pop., ELKO NEW MARKET pop., JORDAN pop., NEW PRAGUE pop., PRIOR LAKE pop.,0 SAVAGE pop., SHAKOPEE (COUNTY SEAT) pop., Scott County Resident Guide TOWNSHIPS: BELLE PLAINE pop., BLAKELEY pop. CEDAR LAKE pop., CREDIT RIVER pop., HELENA pop., JACKSON pop., LOUISVILLE pop., NEW MARKET pop., SAND CREEK pop.,0 SPRING LAKE pop., ST. LAWRENCE pop. *Populations are approximate. ELKO NEW MARKET The newest community in Scott County, Elko New Market began as two separate communities, Elko and New Market. Settled in, Elko began as a railway village and New Market was first known as Jackson. The two communities existed independently until they were merged in 00 by an election. It is widely known for the Elko Speedway, attracting thousands of visitors each year. Today Elko New Market is home to approximately, residents. JORDAN In Mr. and Mrs. William Holmes arrived to the Jordan area to establish a sawmill. Settlement began and by 0, Jordan was home to a post office, hotel, tavern, school, churches and mills. Biblically named after the River Jordan, the community was incorporated in. With two railroad lines passing through the community, Jordan began to flourish and a variety of general stores and specialty shops were founded. Today Jordan is home to approximately, residents. NEW PRAGUE Under Bishop Joseph Cretin s advice, Anton Phillipp arrived to the New Prague area in and built a cabin. Settlers began to arrive and New Prague was incorporated in, named in honor of Prague, Czech Republic and the area s bohemian roots. By a mill was constructed and industry was agricultural based. A cooperative creamery was established in and a cooperative oil company followed in. Industry began to diversify and New Prague continued to grow. Today New Prague is home to approximately, residents. Scott County Resident Guide

5 Scott County Communities PRIOR LAKE Once known as Spring Lake, Prior Lake was settled in by William H. Calkins. Calkins claimed land and built a grist mill with the intention of platting a town. The community grew slowly until the arrival of the railroad in and Spring Lake was renamed Prior Lake in honor of Charles H. Prior, a local landowner and railroad worker. Feed mills, flour mills, general stores, saloons and specialty shops were booming by 0 and the agricultural community became a resort haven for Twin Cities citizens. Today Prior Lake is home to approximately,0 residents. Scott County Parks Park Locator SAVAGE Savage began as a trading post in named Hamilton. Settlers arrived and a post office was established with the arrival of the railroad in. In 0 Marion Willis Savage, a prominent Minneapolis business owner purchased a racehorse by the name of Dan Patch and built a racetrack on the outskirts of Hamilton. Due to heavy promotion, the residents of Hamilton grew to adore Savage and his horse. The community was renamed in his honor and the town quickly grew. Today Savage is home to approximately, residents. SHAKOPEE (COUNTY SEAT) Shakopee, named after Chief Shakopee, was once home to Indians. It began as an Indian village called Tinta Ottenwe or village of the prairie. As fur trading posts were established in, settlers began to arrive and Shakopee was platted in by Thomas A. Holmes. Incorporation followed in and the community was voted as the county seat. Due to its proximity to the Minnesota River, Shakopee became a bustling trade center and businesses began to thrive. As the railroad arrived in, Shakopee continued to grow. By 00 general stores, mills, schools, churches, breweries and a water bottling plant were booming. As roads became highways, Shakopee continued to develop and now is home to approximately, residents. Scott County Parks Jordan Elko New Market BLAKELY BLUFFS FUTURE PARK RESERVE* Belle Plaine () -,0 Acres CEDAR LAKE FARM REGIONAL PARK New Prague () - 00 Acres CLEARY LAKE REGIONAL PARK Prior Lake () -, Acres DOYLE-KENNEFICK FUTURE REGIONAL PARK* Jordan () - 0 Acres THE LANDING Shakopee () - Acres MINNESOTA VALLEY STATE RECREATION AREA Jordan () -00, Acres Campground Fishing Access Swimming Beach Golf Course MURPHY-HANREHAN PARK RESERVE Savage () -, Acres Reservable Shelter Picnic Area Boat Launch Canoe Access Recreational Trails Playground Wildlife Viewing Historical Site SPRING LAKE REGIONAL PARK Prior Lake () - Acres Scott County Resident Guide *Currently under development. Facilities listed will be available upon completion. Scott County Resident Guide

6 Local Area Attractions GOPHER STATE RAILWAY MUSEUM P.O. Box New Prague () - RIDGES AT SAND CREEK Ridges Dr. Jordan () - Local Area Attractions ACTION PACKED PAINTBALL GAMES 00 Old Hwy. Jordan () -0 CEDAR LAKE FARM 00 W 0th St. New Prague () -0 JUMPS & DOWNS Shakopee Town Sq. Shakopee () 0- THE LANDING E Hwy. 0 Shakopee () - HERITAGE LINKS GOLF COURSE 0 Lucerne Blvd. Lakeville () 0- HOOPER-BOWLER-HILLSTROM HOUSE 0 N Cedar St. # Belle Plaine () -0 LEGENDS GOLF COURSE 0 Credit River Blvd. Prior Lake () - MEADOWS AT MYSTIC LAKE GOLF COURSE 00 Mystic Lake Blvd. NW Prior Lake () - MN HARVEST APPLE ORCHARD Old Hwy. Jordan () - MN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL S Canterbury Rd. #0 Shakopee (00) - RIVER VALLEY YMCA & POOL N Berens Rd. NW Prior Lake () 0- SANDVENTURE AQUATIC PARK 0 Adams St. Shakopee () -0 SCOTT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY S Fuller St. Shakopee () -0 SEVER S CORN MAZE 00 Canterbury Rd. Shakopee () -000 STONEBROOKE GOLF COURSE Co. Rd. Shakopee () - TREASURE CHEST ANTIQUES st St. E Jordan () -00 TRI CITY CELLARS 0 Water St. Jordan () - TRIPLE PLAY SPORTS SE Industrial Ln. Prior Lake () 0-0 BARTEN PUMPKIN FARM W 0th St. New Prague () - CLEARY LAKE GOLF COURSE 0 Texas Ave. Prior Lake () - MYSTIC LAKE CASINO & HOTEL 00 Mystic Lake Blvd. Prior Lake () -000 VALLEYFAIR AMUSEMENT PARK Valleyfair Dr. Shakopee () -00 BELLE PLAINE COMMUNITY POOL 0 W Prairie St. Belle Plaine () - CREEKS BEND GOLF COURSE Langford Ave. New Prague () -00 NEW PRAGUE COMMUNITY POOL 0 Lexington Ave. S New Prague () - VALLEY VIEW GOLF COURSE Laredo Ave. Belle Plaine () - BELLE PLAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 0 N Cedar St. Belle Plaine () -0 CROFUT FAMILY WINERY & VINEYARD S Langford Ave. Jordan () - PEPSI IMAX THEATRE Valleyfair Dr. Shakopee () -00 VINTIQUE VINTAGE JEWELRY & ESTATE TREASURES E Main St. New Prague () -00 BOULDER POINTE GOLF COURSE Glenborough Dr. Elko () -00 ELKO SPEEDWAY 0 France Ave. Elko New Market () - PRIOR LAKE PLAYERS P.O. Box Prior Lake () - WILDS GOLF COURSE Wilds Pkwy. NW Prior Lake () -00 CANTERBURY PARK RACETRACK & CARD CLUB 00 Canterbury Rd. Shakopee () - EMMA KRUMBEE S ORCHARD & FARMS 0 E South St. Belle Plaine () - RACEWAY PARK Checkered Flag Blvd. Shakopee () - *For more information on attractions throughout Scott County, visit: Scott County Resident Guide Scott County Resident Guide

7 DNR License Centers You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers through the Electronic License System. Online: Toll-Free: () - or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout Scott County: BELLE PLAINE CENEX C-STORE 0 E Main St. Belle Plaine () - SAVAGE HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#0) Egan Dr. Savage () -0 0 Minnesota Vikings Schedule PRESEASON Friday San Francisco ers :00 p.m. TBD Friday 0/ vs. Buffalo Bills :00 p.m. NBC Friday 0/ vs. San Diego Chargers :00 p.m. NBC Thursday Houston Texans :00 p.m. NBC REGULAR SEASON Sunday 0/0 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars :00 p.m. CBS Sunday Indianapolis Colts :00 p.m. FOX Sunday 0/ vs. San Francisco ers :00 p.m. FOX Sunday Detroit Lions :00 p.m. FOX Sunday 0/0 vs. Tennessee Titans :00 p.m. CBS Sunday Washington Redskins : p.m. FOX Sunday 0/ vs. Arizona Cardinals :00 p.m. FOX Thursday 0/ vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers :0 p.m. NFLN Sunday Seattle Seahawks : p.m. FOX Sunday / vs. Detroit Lions :00 p.m. FOX Sunday Chicago Bears :00 p.m. FOX Sunday Green Bay Packers :00 p.m. FOX Sunday /0 vs. Chicago Bears :00 p.m. FOX Sunday St. Louis Rams :00 p.m. FOX Sunday Houston Texans :00 p.m. FOX Sunday /0 vs. Green Bay Packers :00 p.m. FOX *Dates and start times are subject to change. SPARETIME TAVERN W Main St. Belle Plaine () - ELKO NEW MARKET DEPUTY REGISTRAR (#) 0 J. Roberts Way Elko New Market () -0 JORDAN HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#) Triangle Ln. Jordan () - JORDAN ACE HARDWARE 0 W nd St. Jordan () - PRIOR LAKE HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#) 00 Duluth Ave. SE Prior Lake () -0 AL S TRUE VALUE 0 Duluth Ave. Prior Lake () -0 PRIOR LAKE LICENSE BUREAU Commerce Ave. Prior Lake () - PRIOR LAKE BAIT & TACKLE 0 Hwy. S Prior Lake () -0 HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#) 0 Fountain Hills Dr. NE Prior Lake () 0-0 SHAKOPEE HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#) E st Ave. Shakopee () -0 HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#) 00 Old Carriage Ct. N Shakopee () 0- HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#) 0 Eagle Creek Blvd. Shakopee () - SPORT STOP 0 S Lewis St. Shakopee () - SCOTT COUNTY CUSTOMER SERVICE 00 th Ave. W Shakopee () - HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#) Chestnut Blvd. Shakopee () - HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#0) Greenwood Ct. Shakopee () -0 WALMART SUPERCENTER (#) 0 Old Carriage Ct. Shakopee () Scott County Resident Guide Scott County Resident Guide

8 0 Minnesota Hunting Seasons For general information on firearm safety training call: () - or () -. Contact the MN DNR for specific zone areas: Online: Toll Free: () -. You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers by phone: () -. HUNTING RABBIT & SQUIRREL 0// - 0//; 0// - 0// HUNTING, CONTD. GROUSE & GRAY PARTRIDGE 0// - 0/0/ Hunting Safety GRAY & RED FOX, BADGER, OPOSSUM & RACCOON (North) 0// - 0//; 0/0/ - 0// (South) 0// - 0//; 0/0/ - 0// GOOSE (Spring Light Goose) 0/0/ - 0/0/ (Early Canada Goose) CROW 0/0/ - 0//; 0/ - 0// BEAR 0/0/ - 0// MOURNING DOVE 0/0/ - 0/0/ SNIPE & RAIL 0/0/ - /0/ DEER (Archery) 0// - // (Youth) 0// - 0// (Camp Ripley Archery) 0// - 0// (Antlerless) 0/0/ - 0// (Firearm A & A) 0/0/ - // (Firearm A) /0/ - // (Firearm B) // - // (Muzzleloader) // - /0/ SHARPTAILED GROUSE 0// - /0/ Scott County Resident Guide WOODCOCK 0// - /0/ MOOSE (Northeast Zone) 0// - 0// TURKEY 0// - 0/ PHEASANT 0// - 0/0/ PRAIRIE CHICKEN 0/0/ - 0// FISHER & PINE MARTEN // - /0/ FURBEARER TRAPPING BEAVER (North) 0// - 0/0/; 0// - 0/0/ (South) 0// - 0/0/; 0// - 0/0/ MINK & MUSKRAT (North) 0// - 0//; 0// - 0/0/ (South) 0// - 0//; 0// - 0// OTTER (North Zone) 0// - 0/0/ BOBCAT // - 0/0/ All hunters should consider taking an advanced hunter education class to learn the latest hunting techniques along with tips on coming home alive. Here are five suggestions for a safe and successful hunting experience:. Get a detailed map of the area you are hunting, review it before you leave, and carry it with you in the field.. Carry a compass and know how to use it. Decide ahead of time the direction to head for if you get lost or disoriented.. Weather can change quickly in Minnesota, so hunters should carry a simple survival kit and be prepared for an unexpected overnight stay in the field. The survival kit should contain a rope, a knife, water, waterproof matches, an emergency shelter, and first aid supplies.. If you are on the water, make sure to wear a personal flotation device (life preserver).. Know your hunting partners physical and emotional limitations, as well as your own, and don t push your partners or yourself beyond those limits. Scott County Resident Guide

9 0 Minnesota Fishing Seasons BOWFISHING 0/0/ - 0//; 0/0/ - 0// WALLEYE, SAUGER & NORTHERN PIKE 0// - 0//; 0// - 0// LARGEMOUTH BASS* 0// - 0//; 0// - 0// SMALLMOUTH BASS* (Catch & Release) 0// - 0// 0// - 0//; 0// - 0// LAKE TROUT* (BWCA) // - 0// (Outside BWCA) 0// - 0// 0// - 0/0/ Common Fish Species STREAM TROUT* (Southeast) 0/0/ - 0//; 0/0/ - 0// (Catch & Release) 0// - 0// (All Lakes) 0// - 0//; 0// - 0// MUSKELLUNGE 0/0/ - /0/ TAKE-A-MOM FISHING WEEKEND 0// - 0// TAKE-A-KID FISHING WEEKEND 0/0/ - 0/0/ *Contact the MN DNR for specific zone information by calling: () -. Boating Safety Operating Watercraft Follow these guidelines to help prevent and prepare for capsizing, swamping, or someone falling overboard. Make sure that you and your passengers are wearing life jackets while the boat is moving. Attach the ignition safety lanyard to your wrist, clothes, or life jacket. Don t allow anyone to sit on the gunwale, bow, seat backs, motor cover, or areas not designed for seating. Also, don t let anyone sit on pedestal seats when craft is not in idle. Don t overload your boat. Balance the load of passengers and gear stored on-board. Keep your center of gravity low by not allowing people to stand up or move around while craft is in motion. In small boats, don t allow anyone to lean beyond the gunwale. Turn boat at slow rates of speed. Secure the anchor line to the bow, never to the stern. Don t risk operating water craft in rough conditions or bad weather. Scott County Resident Guide Scott County Resident Guide

10 Boating Safety Know Your Craft Boating Safety Flotation Devices Offshore Life Jackets - Type : For rough or remote waters where rescue may take awhile. Provide the most buoyancy, excellent for flotation, turns most unconscious persons face up in the water. Near-Shore Vests - Type : Good for calm waters when quick assistance or rescue is likely. Turns some unconscious wearers face up in the water, but not as efficiently as offshore life jackets. Flotation Aids - Type : Vests or full-sleeved jackets good for calm waters when quick assistance is likely. Not for rough waters. They will not turn most unconscious persons face up. Used for sports, such as water-skiing. Some inflate in water. Unwearable / Throwable Devices - Type : Cushions and ring buoys designed to be thrown to someone in trouble. Type is not designed to be worn. Not for rough waters - not for anyone unable to hold on to it. Special Use - Type : Vests, hybrids/others designed for specific activities, for example windsurfing, kayaking, water-skiing. Some Type devices inflate when entering the water. To be acceptable, Type must be used in compliance with their label instructions. Who May Operate a Motorboat (Other Than a Personal Watercraft) For engines horsepower or less: Those under age may operate without restrictions. For engines over horsepower through horsepower: Those under age must have someone years of age or older on board within reach of the controls. For engines over horsepower: No children under age may operate, even with an adult on board. Scott County Resident Guide Other restrictions apply to boat operators to years old: Operators from to years of age may operate engines of horsepower or lower with no restrictions. For engines over horsepower: Operators to years of age must have: A watercraft operator s permit, or someone age years or older old on board within reach of the controls. All watercraft must have at least one Coast Guard Approved Type,, or flotation device that is the proper size for each person on board or being towed. All devices must be in good condition and easily accessible. Children under age 0 must wear a device when on board a boat that is underway unless: in an enclosed cabin or below deck or on an anchored boat that is being used for swimming or diving or passenger craft with a licensed captain. Along with the above at least one approved Type must be on board boats ft. or longer (except canoes and kayaks) and immediately available. A Coast Guard approved Type device may be substituted for any other Coast Guard approved device if it meets the same requirements and is noted on the label. Anyone riding a jet ski or other Personal Water Craft must wear an approved -non inflating flotation device, as well as anyone being towed by a water craft. Scott County Resident Guide

11 Bicycle Safety Always wear a properly fitting bike helmet as most serious injuries are to the head. Scott County Bicycle Trails Be sure your handlebars, seat and wheels fit snugly. Keep your bike in good shape by checking and oiling your chain, making sure your brakes work properly and maintaining your tire pressure. Bicycle Trail Always ride with both hands on the handlebars except when doing turn signals. When leaving a driveway, curb or alleyway always stop and check for traffic in both directions. Jordan Cross only at intersections. Use the crosswalk to walk your bike across busy intersections and follow the traffic signals. Never ride against traffic. Travel in the same direction as the cars. Elko New Market Whenever you can, use bike routes and avoid busy streets. Don t ride near parked cars as doors can open and cause accidents. Obey all traffic signs and traffic lights. When biking with friends, ride in a single file. Always pass other bikers or pedestrians on the left and say On your left! to make your presence known. Always use bicycle hand signals to alert traffic of your changing direction. Scott County Resident Guide Scott County Resident Guide

12 ATV Safety Read the owner s manual and know your vehicle thoroughly. Check your vehicle before you ride. Wear protective equipment and clothing. Don t lend your vehicle to unskilled riders. Supervise young or inexperienced riders. Never carry a passenger on vehicles meant for one rider. Do not operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Drive at speeds that are appropriate to trail conditions. Stay to the right on trails. Stay away from thin ice, open water and wetlands Know the weather forecast. Make sure headlights and taillights work properly. Maintain safe distances between other riders. Reduce your speed when riding at night. Yield to other motor vehicles and trail users. Young or beginning riders are encouraged to take a safety training course. Snowmobile Safety Do not consume alcohol or take drugs prior to or during your snowmobile trip. Doing so increases your chances of injury or death. Slow down and don t cut to the inside of the trail corners. It s dangerous and illegal. If you snowmobile at night, don t override your lights. Always use the buddy system. Never ride off alone. Drowning is one of the causes of many snowmobile fatalities. Whenever possible, avoid the ice. Wear sensible, protective clothing designed for operating a snowmobile. Use a full size helmet, goggles, or visor to prevent injuries from twigs, stones, ice chips and other debris. Avoid wearing long scarves. They may get caught in moving parts of the snowmobile. Know the terrain you are going to ride. If unfamiliar to you, ask someone who has traveled over it before. Know the weather forecast, especially the ice and snow conditions. Be sure your snowmobile is in top-notch mechanical condition throughout the months of use. Familiarize yourself with the snowmobile you are driving. Thoroughly read the manual that accompanies the snowmobile. Do not pursue domestic or wild animals. That is not the conduct of a sportsman. Report such violations to the nearest law enforcement officer. Common Trail Signs 0 Scott County Resident Guide Scott County Resident Guide

13 Snowmobile Safety Scott County Snowmobile Trails Snowmobile Trail Jordan Elko New Market Scott County Resident Guide Scott County Resident Guide

14 Home Safety Keep the outside of your home well-lit. Motion sensors and timers help deter burglars. Dead-bolts and peep-holes should be placed on all outside doors. Windows and sliding glass doors should have locks and be in good working order. Keep your garage door closed. Use an engraver to mark computers, cameras, stereos, TV s, tools, yard equipment, etc. Never leave valuables, expensive jewelry, or large amounts of cash at home. If you must, keep a list of your valuables with serial numbers to assist in insurance claims. Keep your car locked at all times and store all valuables out of sight. Guns should always be stored unloaded and with a gunlock. Become part of a neighborhood watch or program that is similar. Be suspicious of unusual people or vehicles in your neighborhood. Document the date, time, description and license plate number to give to law enforcement if needed. When on vacation, do not advertise your absence. Stop mail and newspaper delivery. Have a trusted friend or neighbor to give the impression you are home by stopping by to take out trash, shovel snow, mow the lawn, etc. Scott County Resident Guide Scott County Resident Guide

15 Carbon Monoxide Safety PREVENTION Install carbon monoxide detectors near every bedroom, gas appliance and in your RV, camper or motor home and test them monthly. Have flues, chimneys and all fuel-burning appliances inspected by a professional annually. Make sure fireplaces, wood stoves, dryers, furnaces and water heaters are properly vented to the outside. Only burn clean and untreated wood. Never idle your car or gas powered vehicle in the garage, with or without the garage door open. Toxic fumes build up quickly and can easily contaminate your home. Never use gas-powered engines like weed trimmers, snow blowers, chain saws, lawnmowers or portable generators in enclosed areas. Never use a charcoal grill indoors or in any closed area. Never use a gas oven to heat your home. Never sleep in a room or area heated with a gas or kerosene space heater that does not have proper ventilation. SYMPTOMS Headaches, severe fatigue, vomiting, nausea, muscle and joint pain, dizziness, tingling, vertigo Attention and multi-tasking problems, short-term memory problems, word-finding problems Irritability, temper, loss of interest, sleep disturbance, anxiety, lack of motivation Eating and swallowing difficulties, vision problems, lack of muscular coordination, speaking difficulty, ringing in the ears Seizures, tremors, balancing problems, shortness of breath Carbon monoxide poisoning is easily confused with flu-like symptoms. Serious longterm health risks or death can result if warning signs are ignored. Carbon monoxide can affect you for days, weeks, months or years. High levels of carbon monoxide can be fatal within minutes. TREATMENT Immediately take the victim out to fresh air. If the victim cannot be removed, open every window and door. All appliances should be turned off. Take the victim to an emergency room as quickly as fast as possible, or call. Scott County Resident Guide Emergency Planning ESCAPE ROUTES Everyone in your family should know the best ways to exit the house in case of a disaster. Teach your young children how to open sliding doors, windows and other exits. Designate a meeting place where the family can gather after escaping from the house. FLASHLIGHTS The whole family needs to know where to find flashlights. Periodically check the batteries. FULLY CHARGED CELL PHONES All family members should keep their cell phones charged. Make a habit of charging them, while everyone is asleep. Cell phones can be lifesavers in emergencies. LIST OF VALUABLES Keep this document listing your possessions (and if possible, a video of your home interior) in a fireproof safe, or in a safe deposit box at a bank. COMMUNITY EMERGENCY PLANS Familiarize yourself with community evacuation plans and neighborhood escape routes. Post a copy of them in a highly visible place in your home. THUNDERSTORM/TORNADO Remove dead branches from trees beforehand to avoid injury or damage. After seeing lightning, if you hear thunder in less than 0 seconds, it is recommended that you stay inside for 0 minutes after the thunder has ceased. The inside of a car is safer than the outside, as a lightning strike will simply pass through the car as long as you aren t in contact with any metal. Unplug all major appliances, as a power surge can cause serious damage. Avoid all tall structures and elevated areas as well as large amounts of metal. FIRES Make sure that every level of your house has a smoke detector, and be sure to test them once a month. Have the family plan an emergency exit route. Always keep track of any stoves or high-temperature/ high-voltage appliances that are running. Be sure to never leave any cooking unattended. Keep lighters and matches away from children. If a burn occurs, soak the skin in cool water. If the skin blisters, seek medical assistance. Scott County Resident Guide

16 x Emergency First-Aid Tips x FIRST AID FOR CPR & HEART ATTACK CPR CPR is to be administered when a person is not breathing or has no pulse. Be quick to act by remembering the A,B,C s: Airway, Breathing & Circulation. Airway: Place the person on a firm surface, on their back. Kneel next to the person s neck and shoulders. Open the person s airway by tilting back the head and lifting the chin. Breathing: With the head tilted and chin lifted, pinch the nostrils shut and cover the person s mouth with yours. Give two slow breaths. Circulation: Find the hand position on the center of the breastbone. Place the heel of your hand on that position, with your other hand on top of the first hand. Use your upper body weight to push down. Give two compressions per second. Compress the chest at a rate equal to 00/minute. Perform 0 compressions at this rate. Repeat until an ambulance arrives. HEART ATTACK Symptoms of a heart attack may include any of the following: Uncomfortable pressure, fullness or squeezing pain in the center of the chest. Expanded pain in the upper abdomen. Shortness of breath. Pain or numbness in either arms, shoulders, neck, jaw or teeth. Dizziness or fainting. Nausea and sweating. If you or someone else may be having a heart attack - follow these steps immediately: DIAL Chew and swallow Aspirin (unless you are allergic/not allowed to) Take Nitroglycerin (only if prescribed) Begin CPR if the person is unconscious x Emergency First-Aid Tips x FIRST AID FOR BURNS & CHOKING BURNS For minor st and nd degree burns smaller than in diameter: Cool the Burn. Run cool water over the burned area for minutes, or until the pain diminishes. Never put ice on a burn! Bandage the burn with sterile gauze: It is important to use loosely wrapped gauze. This will avoid pressure and the bandage protects blisters. NEVER put lotions, vaseline, ointments or butter on burn. Do not break any blisters, which can cause infection. Take Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen or Acetominophen to relieve pain: Minor burns usually heal with these basic treatments. Be aware for signs of infection which may include: increased pain, redness, fever, swelling or oozing. If symptoms develop, seek medical help. Avoid tanning the burned area for at least a year. Protect the area with sunscreen outdoors. Avoid giving aspirin to children. For rd degree burns/all major burns - DIAL DO NOT run cold water over large severe burns - this can cause shock. DO NOT remove burnt clothing. Check for signs of breathing/coughing/movement. If there are no signs of breathing begin CPR. Elevate burned areas above heart level, if possible. Cover the burn(s) with cool, sterile, moist bandages, towels or cloth. CHOKING Most people clutch at their throats when choking, an obvious symbol for help. However, if a person isn t giving that signal, be alert for these indications. Inability to talk, difficulty breathing or noisy breathing, inability to cough forcefully, skin/lips/nails turning blue, loss of consciousness. The Red Cross recommends a five-and-five method for first aid: First give five blows between the person s shoulders with the heel of your hand. Second, perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) five times. Alternate between five back blows and five abdominal thrusts until the blockage is dislodged. Scott County Resident Guide IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL Scott County Resident Guide

17 x Emergency First-Aid Tips x FIRST AID FOR INSECT BITES/ANAPHYLAXIS & POISON SAFETY INSECT BITES/ANAPHYLAXIS Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction from insect bites (latex, food and drug allergies can also cause Anaphylaxis). Typical symptoms include hives, the swelling of lips or eyes, swollen throat, drop in blood pressure, light headedness, confusion, nausea or diarrhea. If someone is having an allergic reaction from an insect bite with these symptoms: CALL. Administer emergency prescription medication. See if the person is carrying special emergency allergy medicine and give it to them according to the directions. Loosen tight clothing. Lay the person down. The person should lay down on their back with feet elevated. Turn them on their side if they are vomiting or bleeding from their mouth to prevent them from choking. If they are not breathing - administer CPR. Most insect bite reactions are mild and cause no allergic reaction. If stung by a bee, use a straight edged object, like a credit card, to scrape away the stinger. Don t use tweezers - they can pinch more venom out of the stinger. Apply an ice pack to the area and take an over the counter pain reliever. POISON PREVENTION Teach your children about poison and how it can look like a food or drink. They should always ask an adult before eating or drinking anything. Have them learn the poison control phone number: and keep it programmed or posted near all your phones. Here are some prevention tips. Lock up your poisons and medications. Keep them out of the reach of children, lock them up if possible. Make sure your children understand that medicine is not candy. Follow directions carefully. Read your labels. Be sure to use and store all poisons and medications properly according to recommendations. Keep your pets safe from household chemicals, too. Don t allow pets near areas that have just been cleaned with chemicals, such as freshly mopped floors or bleached bathtubs and sinks. Clean up any antifreeze/coolant spills. Pets like the flavor but they can die if they ingest it. Store poisonous foods or plants in areas that your pets cannot access. Call your local emergency veterinary hospital if you believe your pet has been poisoned. 0 Scott County Resident Guide IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL Emergency Numbers For Kids KEEP A COPY OF THIS LIST NEAR EACH PHONE IN YOUR HOUSE MY ADDRESS: MY PHONE NUMBER: MOM AT WORK: MOM CELL PHONE: DAD AT WORK: DAD CELL PHONE: NEIGHBOR: EMERGENCY CONTACT: POISON CONTROL: EMERGENCY DIAL Scott County Resident Guide

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