Floyd Safety Aware LLC

12/21/2025

10 people (and one pup) learned how to actively respond to an emergency in wilderness and remote situations. What an awesome group!

11/29/2025

Always dial 911 or ask someone specific to do so. Wilderness First Aid classes can also help you know how to assess a scene and get the right help on the way, right away.

10/15/2025

I am offering 2 American Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid classes this winter. These courses fill up FAST! Scan the QR or follow these links for more information and to register:

December Class: https://forms.gle/Gjnk45bsv6ijuSeC8

January Class: https://forms.gle/7abWGTges4hJQUCT6

09/16/2025

If you’re in the New River Valley be sure to stop by one of these locations on September 25th!

Appalachian Save a Life Day is happening Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 3–6PM at multiple sites across the New River Valley. Come pick up free naloxone (Narcan) and training to complete your first aid kit and learn how to save a life. Locations include Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Floyd, Pearisburg, Pulaski, and Radford.

Questions? Contact achampion@nrvrc.org.

06/23/2025

It's hot this week! Take care of yourself and watch for adverse heath signs.

Send a message to learn more

06/20/2025

Just a reminder….

🚨 Anti-Depressants & Hot Weather 🚨

Two of the most commonly known types of psychiatric medication that can lead to overheating in hot weather are tricyclic antidepressants and antipsychotics. These kinds of medications can impair the temperature regulating area of the brain, the hypothalamus, from working 100% as it should.

Many antidepressants increase your likelihood of excessive sweating, known as hyperhidrosis.

Specifically, Tricyclic Acid and SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) antidepressants are responsible for this.

The way in which antidepressants cause excessive sweating is still relatively unknown – it is thought to be linked to the effects of serotonin, the happy hormone, in trying to maintain the internal core temperature of the body.

Your body sweats to try and cool down the body but overstimulation of this process can lead to overheating and excess sweating.

In the current heatwave, some people who are taking antidepressants will notice not only more sweating than usual, but also simply feeling the heat more.

This can then lead to dehydration, heat stroke, heat rash, and other heat related issues, so it’s essential that you’re really on top of all the regular hot-weather-related care, such as drinking plenty of water, taking time out of the sun, and avoiding overexertion.

Please stay safe, and help your loved ones stay safe, too. 💕

04/15/2025

Now offering Wilderness and Remote First Aid! Class schedule TBD. Let me know if you are interested in this immersive 2 day program!

02/18/2025

Mind your P’s (proper prevention prevents problems) and you’ll be ready for most anything. These Infographics from Popular Science show how to pack emergency kits from everyday to evacuation.

01/14/2025

First Aid/CPR/AED class this Saturday! Rescheduled from last weekend due to inclement weather. If you are interested in signing up for this class or any of the other classes this year, please follow this link to the Google form- https://forms.gle/x8pXXwFkkMKnSBSq5

09/28/2024

Unfortunately, the Junebug center is still without power, like most of us in Floyd county, so today’s class is canceled. I will attempt to reschedule for next Saturday, October 5. Again, I apologize for the inconvenience.

09/27/2024

Due to the effects of the tropical storm, I’ve been unable to update anyone online or over text all day. My class scheduled for tomorrow is pending the location having power in the morning. I should have confirmation by 7:30 AM whether or not the class will be held. If we are unable to have our class tomorrow we will attempt to reschedule for October 5 at 9 AM at the Junebug Center in Floyd. I apologize for any inconvenience.