by Jacob Norris | Jul 2, 2019 | Community Risk Reduction
Every day, millions of people wake up, go to work or school, and take part in social events. But every so often the unexpected happens: an earthquake, a fire, a chemical spill, an act of terrorism or some other disaster. Routines change drastically, and people are...
by Jacob Norris | Jul 2, 2019 | Community Risk Reduction
Young firesetters cause hundreds of deaths and injuries each year. Preschoolers and kindergartners are most likely to start these fires, typically by playing with matches and lighters, and are most likely to die in them. Children and fire are a deadly combination....
by Jacob Norris | Jul 2, 2019 | Community Risk Reduction
“Stop, drop and roll” has been one of the most recognizable fire safety messages for decades. Many adults remember the concept from being introduced to it as a young child. Unfortunately, it is common for people, especially children, to mistakenly believe that they...
by Jacob Norris | Jul 2, 2019 | Community Risk Reduction
Knowing what to do in the event of a fire is particularly important for older adults. At age 65, people are twice as likely to be killed or injured by fires compared to the population at large. And with our numbers growing every year – in the United States and...
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