by Jeffrey Mills | Oct 5, 2023 | Community Risk Reduction, Holiday Safety, Home Safety
Halloween is a time for fun and spooky celebrations and activities, but it can also be a time for some truly scary safety hazards. As the holiday nears, take simple precautions that can help ensure the holiday remains fun and safe: For more information click...
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 | 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 | 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...
by Jeffrey Mills | May 6, 2021 | Community Risk Reduction, Holiday Safety
Memorial Day starts the beginning of summer which means a lot more time on the patio or deck grilling with friends and family. Seven out of every 10 adults in the U.S. have a grill or smoker*, which translates to a lot of tasty meals. But it also means there’s an...
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