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Suicide Prevention Month
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While suicide prevention should be addressed every day, we highlight the importance of helping those in need each September during National Suicide Prevention Month.
Sadly, here in Indiana, suicide is the 11th-leading cause of death overall and the second-leading cause of death for 10-34 year olds.
To help push back against this troubling trend, in recent years, I have supported measures to:
If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, help is just a phone call or text away at 988. The Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
To learn more about Indiana's 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, click here.
For more information about recent mental-health laws, click here. |
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Indiana Counties Institute Burn Bans
With the recent lack of rain throughout Indiana, several counties across the state have instituted burn bans.
Burn bans can be ordered by local fire chiefs in their jurisdiction or imposed by local governments.
When a county is under a burn ban, open burning of materials is prohibited. Campfires and recreational fires are permitted if contained within a burn ring or fire pit. The use of gas and charcoal grills is also permitted, but charcoal must be fully extinguished when finished.
To see if your county is under a burn ban, click here. |
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Programs and Grants for Local Government
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Districts across Indiana can utilize state-funded grants and other programs to maintain and improve their communities. Highlighted below is
one of many grants and programs offered or administered by the state of Indiana.
Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) - Emergency Management Performance Grant
This grant program assists governments in preparing for all hazards.
As of fiscal year 2023, Senate District 17 has received $104,687 in funding through Emergency Management Performance Grants.
To learn about the grants available to local governments, click here. |
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Harvest Season Safety Tips for the Road
Harvest season is underway, which means large, slow-moving farm equipment will be on the roads more frequently. There are several safety tips motorists should follow as they approach this equipment.
- Allow plenty of time to get to your destination.
- Avoid tailgating and watch for sudden stops.
- Be alert and avoid distractions.
- Be careful when passing.
- Do not pass within 100 feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, elevation structure or tunnel.
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National Surgical Technologists Week
This week is National Surgical Technologists Week, and I ask you to join me in celebrating all of the amazing surgical technologists in Senate District 17!
Surgical technologists serve as a surgeon's right-hand by providing surgical instruments and supplies to the surgeon during an operation. These hard-working individuals are responsible for maintaining the sterile surgical field and ensuring the team adheres to aseptic and sterile technique.
Anyone who has undergone a surgical operation should know that a surgical technologist was present during the procedure and a vital part of the operation.
Let us take this week to celebrate our surgical technologists and their dedication to patient safety! |
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.png) | Wishing a 'Happy Birthday' to the following residents of Senate District 17 for the month of September! |
Lynn Wells, 80 years old
Robert Decker, 81 years old
Lily Casas, 82 years old
Andrew Butterbaugh, 83 years old
Tonja Gordon, 84 years old |
Michael Moss, 85 years old
Brenda Dudley, 86 years old
Allen Macmillan, 87 years old
Rose Drake, 88 years old
Mark Branham, 89 years old |
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