by Jeffrey Mills | Aug 1, 2023 | Community Risk Reduction, Home Safety
Cooking fires is the leading cause of home fires and fire injury. It is easy to get distracted and forget about food on the stove or in the oven. Set a timer to remind you to check on the food. Do not leave cooking food unattended especially with kids around. If there...
by Jeffrey Mills | Jul 1, 2023 | Community Risk Reduction, Fire Prevention, Holiday Safety, Home Safety
With Independence Day this weekend, we would like to share some safety tips to keep your holiday weekend safe and fun. 1) Attend a professional show instead of holding your own. 2) Always read instructions. 3) Use fireworks in clear open area. 4) only adults handle...
by Jeffrey Mills | Jun 1, 2023 | Community Risk Reduction, Water Safety
Death and injury from drowning happen every day in pools, natural bodies of water, bathtubs, and even buckets. The statistics are staggering: ten people drown every day for a total of 3,400 each year. It’s a leading cause of accidental death among children of all ages...
by Jeffrey Mills | May 2, 2023 | Community Risk Reduction, Home Safety
It is almost Summer and with that comes fun in the sun with family and friends. To keep your family and yourself safe there a few things to look at before you start the events. For campfires and yard debris burns, make sure they are always attended and there is water...
by Jeffrey Mills | Apr 2, 2023 | Community Risk Reduction, Home Safety
Doing laundry is most likely part of your every day routine. But did you know how important taking care of your clothes dryer is to the safety of your home? The leading cause of home clothes dryer fires is failure to clean the lint out. With a few simple safety tips...
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