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FEBRUARY 2, 2014 – SOME BAD NEWS AND SOME GOOD NEWS

Today is Groundhog Day, and Punxsutawney Phil has predicted that we will have six more weeks of winter.  The way the weather has gone so far this year, I am betting on Phil!  Although the National Climatic Data Center has checked out his past predictions, stating that his record isn’t that good, folks around the country usually listen to the forecast by the furry critter anyway.  A little folk lore doesn’t hurt anyone!

The good news is, for football fans, that Groundhog Day actually fell on Super Bowl Sunday!  Phil isn’t making any predictions for the game, so it’s up to each fan to pull for their favorite team, either the Denver Bronchos or the Seattle Seahawks.

One thing for sure, it is certainly going to be a cold winter day for the Super Bowl.  Many folks are going to be staying inside and enjoy watching the game in the comfort of their homes, or at Super Bowl parties.  Hopefully, folks who plan to go the game or travel elsewhere will remain safe, because there are going to be icy roads throughout the country today.

If you don’t have your AFL Champions hardhat, or NFL hardhat,  and your team wins today, you’ll want to wear it to work and show everyone that your prediction was right all along!  There are NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA and NASCAR, as well as patriotic styles to choose from. 

Have fun today and stay warm for the next six weeks, just in case Punxsutawney Phil is right! 

 

TEAMS GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL! BROTHER AGAINST BROTHER!

Football fans, this year’s Super Bowl should be a good one.  All season long, many have watched their favorite teams play for this final Championship game.  The matchup, as you already know, is between the AFC Champions Baltimore Ravens, coached by John Harbaugh.  On the other side of the field, John’s brother, Jim, will be trying to lead his NFC Champions San Francisco 49’ers to victory.  This first ever Super Bowl brother v.s. brother matchup,  should bring even more interest to fans.  (How their parents will get through this is anybody’s guess.)  This will be some family reunion!

Now’s the time to order your favorite team hardhats!  What a chance to show your team spirit at work, and, if you are lucky enough to go to the game, there, too!  Remember, if you mention keyword: BLOG4SAFETY, you’ll get a 5% discount off your order.

Super Bowl XLVII will be at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, February 3rd at 5:30 p.m.  If that isn’t wild enough, the game will be held inbetween the two week-ends of Mardi Gras.  It is the first time the title game is being played in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005.  Since serving as a shelter in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the Superdome has undergone $336 million in repairs and renovations.   

 Load up on snacks, because sometimes the commercials are as good as the game!  We hope all football fans will enjoy the game; if your team isn’t playing, there’s always next year!

 

 

PLANNING FOR A SAFE SUPER BOWL WEEKEND!

As of Sunday, January 23rd, football fans now know who is coming to play in the Super Bowl – the Green Bay Packers versus the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Congratulations to both teams, and welcome to Texas – players, families, and fans! 

In case you don’t already know, everything is big in Texas, including the $40 million budget that has been set to put on this giant extravaganza.  Being called the “North Texas Super Bowl,” practices and other events are spread  throughout  the Metroplex.  The Steelers will stay in Fort Worth and practice at TCU’s facilities.  The Packers will stay in Irving, and hold their workouts in SMU’s facilities.  Media events (around 5,000 press reporters are expected) will be held in Dallas.  The NFL Experience will be at Dallas’ Convention Center and will run between January 27 and February 7.  Authorities expect more than 250,000 persons to attend this event.  Last, but not least, the big match-up will take place in Arlington’s Dallas Cowboys Stadium, an experience within itself. 

State and federal authorities have been assisting local law enforcement departments develop Super Bowl safety plans for the past several months.  Of course, the entire security plan cannot be revealed, however it is important for local residents to know what to expect.  Local media will inform residents of areas they may want to avoid during the weekend.   Robots, bomb sniffing dogs and drones are just some of the safety features that will be utilized.  Robert Champion, Special Agent in charge of ATF and Explosives agency reports this is his third Super Bowl, and by far the largest he has ever dealt with. 

Deputy Chief Tom Lawrence of the Dallas Police Department said the busiest times are expected to be Thursday through Saturday prior to the February 6th game.  The biggest concern is traffic congestion.  Streets must be left open so traffic can be moved in case of emergencies.   The City of Arlington has invested $715,000 in adding surveillance cameras, liability insurance for out of town public safety employees and overtime expenses for code compliance officers during game events.  This expense is expected to be repaid from revenue from additional sales taxes generated by the game. 

People are spending a lot of money to come to the game and experience all the excitement that comes with it.  They will be enjoying a taste of Texas’ food and hospitality.  The cities within the Metroplex are sprucing up  landscapes and getting ready to welcome everyone.  Local law enforcement and state troopers will be working hard to enforce the law in order to ensure a safe weekend for all.  As of last week, 299 Super Bowl events have been planned in Dallas alone.  Because there will be lots of partying, this is a good time to “rain on the parade” a little by warning those who plan to do so, to choose a designated driver.  There will be too much traffic during this busy weekend to take a chance on having an accident.  Don’t spoil the good time for everyone else.  DPS troopers and local law enforcement officers will be out in full force. 

Now’s the time to get your team merchandise.  If you can’t make it to the game, and your work requires you to wear a hardhat, what better way to show your support of the Packers or Steelers than by wearing a team NFL Football hardhat with their logo?  Wear it to games, too!  If you are one of the fortunate ones to be going to the game, you might think about a pair of disposable earplugs, too, as it will be noisy! 

Texas welcomes everyone who plans to attend this big event.  Have a safe stay, and Y’all Come Back!