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 | 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...
by Jeffrey Mills | Aug 22, 2021 | Community Risk Reduction, Fire Prevention, Home Safety
Electricity is a wonderful thing, especially in the hot Savannah summers. But remember it is one of the major hazards of your home. In 2014-2018, electrical distribution or lighting equipment, such as wiring, lighting, cords, and plugs, was involved in an estimated...
by Jeffrey Mills | Jun 25, 2021 | Community Risk Reduction, Fire Prevention, Holiday Safety, Home Safety
Everyone enjoys a good fireworks show, but not everyone understands the dangers that surround them. Fireworks started an estimated 19,500 fires in 2018, including 1,900 structure fires, 500 vehicle fires, and 17,100 outside and other fires. These fires caused five...
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