County of Bucks

CPR can save lives! Learn more about how to get CPR certified by contacting Bucks County Emergency Health Management, your local ambulance squad or visiting the American Heart Association’s website: https://www.heart.org/

☀ An Excessive Heat Warning ☀ is now in effect in Bucks County through Friday evening (8/2). Several locations throughout the county will operate as cooling centers for seniors and people experiencing homelessness. More information -> https://lnkd.in/eRgSjwjq

A Bedminster Township bridge now bears the name of Patrick J. Breslin, a U.S. Army Specialist and former Pennridge High School student who died while serving in the Vietnam War. Breslin, 19, was in Vietnam five months before he was killed in a helicopter crash during a perimeter patrol over the South China Sea. Read more about Breslin and other soldiers who are part of the county's Memorial Bridge Program: https://lnkd.in/dV2dYswJ

In part five of the Safe Summer series, Bucks County's Director of Law Enforcement and Safety Rich Vona emphasizes the importance of gun safety in the home, and discusses the critical steps to maintaining a secure environment. Rich strongly recommends using a gun lock or a dedicated gun safe to keep weapons out of the hands of children. For more information visit buckscounty.gov/SafeSummer

Congratulations to Emma Kapiliovich who reached a 20-year milestone with the Bucks County Area Agency on Aging this month! Congratulations to all Bucks County employees who reached milestones this July! We thank you for your hard work and dedication to Bucks County!

Bucks County Eventer Caroline Pamukcu is going for gold in Paris this weekend! 🐴 🐎 🏅 Read more: https://lnkd.in/etGfaZHf

The Commissioners recognized Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week at this week's public meeting. Thank you to our dozens of Pretrial, Probation and Parole Officers/Agents who serve every day as an essential part of our justice system.

Survey time! If you visit our county-owned parks and recreation sites, Bucks County Parks and Recreation wants to hear from you. The survey is part of a bigger comprehensive plan to help improve Bucks County parks. More info: https://lnkd.in/e52dtjC2 

The Bucks County Health Department (BCDH) West Nile Virus Mosquito Control Program will spray for mosquitos in Falls and Bensalem Townships. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eFU_dEyU 

If Bucks County could drop a new license plate. 🚙