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Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Okaloosa School District to host job fair at Choctawhatchee High School in April
NICEVILLE — The Okaloosa County School District will host a job fair on Saturday, April 5, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Choctawhatchee High School's Multipurpose Building, 110 Racetrack Road. The district is hiring for a variety of positions, including teachers, substitute teachers, bus drivers, paraprofessionals and custodians. The Professional Services Department will offer a session on 'How to Become a Teacher' during the event. FDOT I-10 projects: Watch for I-10 resurfacing, truck parking expansion in Okaloosa County later this month For more information, contact the district's Human Resources Department at (850) 833-5800. This article originally appeared on Northwest Florida Daily News: Okaloosa County School District to host job fair in April
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Was the deadly I-10 crash near Tonapah caused by blowing dust? Low visibility driving tips
Dust storm-related traffic accidents cause 14 to 32 deaths annually in the U.S., National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration research showed. If confirmed as dust-related, the Interstate 10 collision on Saturday near Tonopah, which killed four, would account for a significant share of annual fatalities. Two people were in critical condition receiving life-saving treatment, as of Sunday afternoon. The Arizona Department of Public Safety is investigating the collision, which involved multiple vehicles. Investigators are looking into whether blowing dust was a significant factor, DPS confirmed on Sunday morning. "Troopers are investigating whether blowing dust was a significant factor in the collisions by potentially causing reduced visibility," Warren Trent with the department said. He urged anyone driving in conditions where visibility was limited to slow down at the very least as it takes longer for a vehicle to come to a complete stop the faster it goes. "Dust storms can panic unprepared drivers, blocking all visibility behind and in front of a car, and cause people to become disoriented or slam into unseen obstacles," the NOAA said following a 2023 research report by its Air Resources Laboratory. The report found that dust events, previously assumed to be rather rare and isolated to particular regions, are contributing to a larger number of U.S. traffic fatalities than are recorded. In its "Pull Aside, Stay Alive" public service announcement from June 2018, the Arizona Department of Transportation suggests drivers should take the following precautions when confronted by a dust storm: Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel at reduced speeds. If you encounter a dust storm, immediately check traffic around your vehicle (front, back and to the side) and begin slowing down. Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway — do it as soon as possible. Completely exit the highway if you can. Do not stop in a travel lane or emergency lane. Look for a safe place to pull completely off the paved portion of the roadway. Turn off all vehicle lights. You do not want other vehicles, approaching from behind, to use your lights as a guide and possibly crash into your parked vehicle. Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake. Stay in the vehicle with your seat belt buckled and wait for the storm to pass. More: Wind, dust and wildfire warnings: What to know about Arizona weather The Arizona Republic's Perry Vandell contributed to this story. Connect with the reporter at This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Low visibility may be a factor in fatal I-10 crash: What research says
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Was the deadly I-10 crash near Tonapah caused by blowing dust? Low visibility driving tips
Dust storm-related traffic accidents cause 14 to 32 deaths annually in the U.S., National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration research showed. If confirmed as dust-related, the Interstate 10 collision on Saturday near Tonopah, which killed four, would account for a significant share of annual fatalities. Two people were in critical condition receiving life-saving treatment, as of Sunday afternoon. The Arizona Department of Public Safety is investigating the collision, which involved multiple vehicles. Investigators are looking into whether blowing dust was a significant factor, DPS confirmed on Sunday morning. "Troopers are investigating whether blowing dust was a significant factor in the collisions by potentially causing reduced visibility," Warren Trent with the department said. He urged anyone driving in conditions where visibility was limited to slow down at the very least as it takes longer for a vehicle to come to a complete stop the faster it goes. "Dust storms can panic unprepared drivers, blocking all visibility behind and in front of a car, and cause people to become disoriented or slam into unseen obstacles," the NOAA said following a 2023 research report by its Air Resources Laboratory. The report found that dust events, previously assumed to be rather rare and isolated to particular regions, are contributing to a larger number of U.S. traffic fatalities than are recorded. In its "Pull Aside, Stay Alive" public service announcement from June 2018, the Arizona Department of Transportation suggests drivers should take the following precautions when confronted by a dust storm: Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel at reduced speeds. If you encounter a dust storm, immediately check traffic around your vehicle (front, back and to the side) and begin slowing down. Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway — do it as soon as possible. Completely exit the highway if you can. Do not stop in a travel lane or emergency lane. Look for a safe place to pull completely off the paved portion of the roadway. Turn off all vehicle lights. You do not want other vehicles, approaching from behind, to use your lights as a guide and possibly crash into your parked vehicle. Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake. Stay in the vehicle with your seat belt buckled and wait for the storm to pass. More: Wind, dust and wildfire warnings: What to know about Arizona weather The Arizona Republic's Perry Vandell contributed to this story. Connect with the reporter at This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Low visibility may be a factor in fatal I-10 crash: What research says
USA Today
03-03-2025
- USA Today
4 dead, multiple injured in fiery crash involving tractor-trailers on Arizona highway
4 dead, multiple injured in fiery crash involving tractor-trailers on Arizona highway Show Caption Hide Caption 4 killed after fiery I-10 crash west of Phoenix Four people were dead after a fiery crash near Tonopah involving multiple vehicles and tractor-trailers, authorities said. PHOENIX — Arizona authorities are investigating a fiery crash that killed four people and left two others in critical condition after multiple vehicles and tractor-trailers collided on Interstate 10 west of Phoenix. The crash occurred shortly before 1 p.m. local Saturday and shut down Interstate 10 eastbound for more than 16 hours, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The collision happened about 14 miles west of Tonopah, a community on the outskirts of the Phoenix area. The Arizona Department of Public Safety confirmed Sunday morning that four people were killed in the crash while two people in critical condition were receiving life-saving treatment and six others were taken to hospitals for their injuries. Five of the six people have already been released. Warren Trent, an Arizona Department of Public Safety spokesperson, said the department would lead the investigation into the incident. He noted that it would take time to fully reconstruct what happened given the number of people and collisions involved. Multiple vehicles caught fire after the crash, according to the state Department of Public Safety. A photo shared by the agency showed several vehicles scorched by fire and intact tractor-trailers positioned along the freeway shoulder. Interstate 10 was closed temporarily in both directions, and the eastbound lanes reopened at 5:19 a.m. local time on Sunday. Drivers heading east toward Phoenix were required to exit the freeway at milepost 81, Salome Road, creating huge backups throughout Saturday. 'Unimaginable loss': Woman charged in teens' drunk-driving deaths was a substitute teacher at their district Arizona Department of Public Safety investigating cause of crash Trent said there was no evidence that speed or impairment were factors in the collision but that would ultimately be determined during the investigation. But adverse weather might have played a role. "Troopers are investigating whether blowing dust was a significant factor in the collisions by potentially causing reduced visibility," Trent said. He urged people driving in conditions where visibility was limited to slow down as it takes longer for a vehicle to come to a complete stop the faster it goes. Trent added that he didn't know how long it took for troopers to respond to the scene, but said there are troopers stationed across the state and the crash's remote location shouldn't have been a factor. According to Trent, the vehicles involved included six commercial motor vehicles, four passenger vehicles, a van, and a recreational vehicle towing a trailer. Trent said the department was not yet identifying any of the deceased as troopers were still working to notify next of kin. Investigators worked at the scene late into the night. "This is just a very tragic situation," Trent said. "Very tragic."
