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‘Ask Nancy’ Sept. 2018: Healthy Back-To-School List Guidance

by WFIS | Aug 30, 2018 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety, WFIS News

This September as teachers and students stock up on school supplies, the Department of Health has tips for avoiding chemicals that trigger asthma and allergies. Question: Is there a quick reference list teachers can use for healthy school supplies? Nancy says:...

Ask Nancy August 2018: Radon in Schools

by WFIS | Jul 30, 2018 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety, The Advocate

For August, the Department of Health asked for schools to learn about radon. Radon is the single largest source of radiation for almost everyone in Washington. Here are some questions and answers to help you get started. Question: What is radon? How would it get...

Ask Nancy June 2018

by WFIS | May 31, 2018 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety, WFIS News

Summer is approaching and many schools face risks from wildfires. So, for June’s Ask Nancy, we look at questions about how to be Preparing for Wildfire Smoke. Question: Is there a checklist for schools in wildfire zones that will help us get prepared for smoke...

‘Ask Nancy’ May 2018: The bugs are back!!

by WFIS | Apr 30, 2018 | Ask Nancy, The Advocate

In May, many schools are dealing with various bugs as the spring season gets warmer. So, for this month’s Ask Nancy, we look at questions about Pest Control for Schools and how to handle Bee Stings. Question: Our schools wants to deal with pesky bugs like ants...

‘Ask Nancy’ April 2018: What should we know about PCBs in schools?

by WFIS | Mar 22, 2018 | Ask Nancy

For April, Ask Nancy shares updated tips on reducing exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in schools Question: What are PCBs? Answer: Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are chemicals that were manufactured in the United States from 1929 until they were banned...

Ask Nancy: February 2018 How should schools respond to the flu?

by WFIS | Feb 2, 2018 | Ask Nancy, WFIS News

Have you seen all the stories about the seriousness of the flu this year and the school closures? For February’s Ask Nancy, we break down precautions against flu and resources for prevention. Question: How can schools protect students and faculty from the flu?...

‘Ask Nancy’ Sept. 2018: Healthy Back-To-School List Guidance

Ask Nancy August 2018: Radon in Schools

Ask Nancy June 2018

‘Ask Nancy’ May 2018: The bugs are back!!

‘Ask Nancy’ April 2018: What should we know about PCBs in schools?

Ask Nancy: February 2018 How should schools respond to the flu?

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