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PulsePoint Community Response
PulsePoint is an app provided by CES that helps enable community responders who are trained and willing to provide CPR to those in need. Learn more about this powerful app and see how you can help save a life in the community by following the button below.
COMMUNITY SAFETY TIPS:
Outdoor 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...
Have working smoke alarms in your home.
Time Change = Battery Change! It is that time of the year to replace your smoke detector battery to ensure they are properly working. Smoke is a poison that can kill you. Without working smoke alarms, you may not wake up from the smoke. Home fires at night or when...
Lithium Battery Usage
In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the deployment of lithium ion batteries in energy storage systems (ESS). Many ESS are being deployed in urban areas both in high rise structures and single- and multi-family residences. As the usage has increased so...
Carbon Monoxide Safety
Carbon monoxide, also known as CO, is called the “Invisible Killer” because it's a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. More than 150 people in the United States die every year from accidental non-fire-related CO poisoning associated with consumer products, including...
Fire is Getting Fast
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...
Scalding Burn Prevention
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...