Fire Safety & Evacuation

So Santa treated you well, and you've now got every multimedia mind-boggling, sensory overloads device you could dream of.. now plug them all in and enjoy, eh? Stop and think a moment. Extension cords are a convenient way to power electrical devices, especially during the holiday season. However, without proper use, extension cords can become a fire hazard. According to the...

Here we are at the end of the second week of National Preparedness Month, this past week, the focus has been on Wildfire safety and preparedness - next week, we'll address Hurricane Safety - one of the largest concerns in the US after Katrina & Sandy (and don't think Hurricanes aren't a concern if you live away from the coast!) How to...

For National Preparedness Month, the CDC is offering a new Emergency Preparedness and Response online training plan. Effective emergency preparedness and response relies on highly trained frontline public health workers. The introductory courses included in this plan teach many of the main concepts of public health preparedness — important for every public health worker. After completion of the foundational courses, learners can...

Evacuation... how much have you thought about evacuating in time of need? From Home? From Town? What about in a Home Fire? If a fire occurs in your home, you don't want to be left without a plan of escape! According to the United States Fire Administration, fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you with as little as...

Wildfires are roaring, and smoke is deceiving. How do you know if a wildfire is heading your way? Keep track of fires near your community with: www.smokeybear.com/wildfire-map @smokey_bear Know what to do before, during and after a wildfire to keep safe: Do you live in a Wildfire Prone Area? Wildfire Safety Wildfires Stay healthy and safe during a Wildfire Disaster...

Summer break is almost over and many students are preparing to head back to campus for another school year.  Before you or your student enters their new college home, it’s important that both on- and off-campus students know their fire risk and how to prevent fire emergencies. According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), university housing fires occur most frequently...

Summer Begins this Sunday.. are you ready? Summer Surprises and Safety Summer Safety Tips Summer Storms? Be prepared for summer safety — learn CPR Summer means Lightning Deaths: Learn Lightning Safety & Separate Myth from Reality Summer is Heating Up… Think about Fire Prevention  

What is a Fire Blanket, and What about Fire Retardant Clothing? Fire blankets are designed to trow over small fires to smother them - fires need oxygen, and depriving them of this will cause them to go out. Older fire Blankets had asbestos in them, so if you are unsure of the age of your fire blanket, you should replace...

Everyone knows you need Fire Extinguishers and Smoke/CO2 Alarms, but what about Fire Resistant Document Bags, Escape ladders for exiting a burning building during a fire or other catastrophe, fire blankets, burn kits and supplies, or even Fire and Evacuation Safety training materials? Fire is the most common disaster to strike... are you and your loved ones ready? There is...