by Jeffrey Mills | Oct 16, 2022 | Community Risk Reduction, Fire Prevention, Home Safety
You may only have three minutes or less to escape once a fire in your home. There are three steps to increase your chances of survival: install working smoke alarms, close before you doze, and create/practice a fire escape plan. Smoke alarms give you and your loved...
by Jeffrey Mills | Sep 1, 2022 | Community Risk Reduction, Fire Prevention, Home Safety
Every 60 seconds someone is burned in the United States. Some of these burns are caused by hot liquids. Children, older adults, and people with disabilities are especially at risk. Teach kids to stay away from hot liquids. Make sure you check the temperature of bath...
by Jeffrey Mills | Aug 1, 2022 | Community Risk Reduction, Fire Prevention
If a fire develops in your home you need to be prepared. Having working smoke detectors and creating a fire escape plan are two things that will save your life. Pull together everyone in the home and create an escape plan. This plan should include two ways out of the...
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...
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