by Jeffrey Mills | Apr 25, 2022 | Community Risk Reduction, Home Safety
Be aware of smoke. Did you know that smoke and poisonous gases from smoke kills more people than flames. The most common poison in smoke is carbon monoxide (CO). CO can make you feel disoriented, unable to remember where you are or how to get out of your home. Think...
by Jeffrey Mills | Feb 18, 2022 | Community Risk Reduction, Fire Prevention, Home Safety
Fire is moving faster through a structure. Because of the use of synthetic material in furniture and building material, you now have an average of 3 minutes to escape compared to 17 minutes 40 years ago. One thing everyone can do to help increase their survival in a...
by Jeffrey Mills | Dec 5, 2021 | Community Risk Reduction, Holiday Safety, Home Safety
The holidays are a joyful time of year, but there is a increase in residential fires during December. This increase is due to the use of Christmas decorations and candles. To keep your family safe this holiday season, you can follow the following tips: only use...
by Jeffrey Mills | Nov 11, 2021 | Community Risk Reduction, Holiday Safety, Home Safety
Cooking is, by far, the leading cause of all home fires and home fire injuries. Thanksgiving Day has proven to be a particularly dangerous day; the average number of fires nearly doubles. A unique risk during Thanksgiving is turkey fryers. There are 5 risks involved...
by Jeffrey Mills | Sep 4, 2021 | Community Risk Reduction, Fire Prevention
September is National Preparedness Month. This year, Ready.gov is reminding everyone to “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.” Take this opportunity to teach your loved ones and neighbors some facts about fire that will save...
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