There are many causes of fires around the home that we often overlook. The challenge is in identifying those potential risks and taking steps to address them. The home safety web page offers information on several areas of home and family safety.
During Halloween night, children are often focused on getting from house to house and may not be watching for cars. As drivers, please be extra observant on Halloween and watch for those small trick-or-treaters that may jump out at you in the night.
It is that time of year when people are going to start building fires in homes for heat. For your safety, and to prevent home fires, be sure to clean chimneys and stove pipes. Creosote buildup can affect the airflow out of the stove or fireplace and can eventually lead to a fire that may cause substantial damage.
Check smoke alarm batteries or install smoke alarms if there are none in the home.
Learn about the different types of smoke detectors and the types of fires they are designed to detect.
Additional home smoke alarm and fire sprinkler information from the U.S. Fire Administration.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With Daylight Saving Time coming to an end, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is encouraging Americans to take advantage of the November 7 time change as a reminder to make sure their families are prepared for a possible emergency.
A few simple steps like checking smoke alarms, developing a family communications plan, and putting an emergency kit together can go a long way toward keeping families safe.
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Land Management and members of the Eastern Nevada Narcotic Task Force caution those venturing into Nevada public lands at any time to be mindful of the potential for the discovery of hidden marijuana fields.
National Preparedness Month is a nationwide effort held each September to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools.
The goal of the month is to increase public awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies and to encourage individuals to take action. Throughout September, Homeland Security will work with a wide variety of organizations, including local, state and federal government agencies and the private sector, to highlight the importance of family emergency preparedness and promote individual involvement through events and activities across the nation.
The emphasis for this year is Pledge to Prepare.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s emergency preparedness website.
Information about National Preparedness Month and steps individuals can take to prepare for emergencies.
Visit the FEMA website for additional information to help you prepare for emergencies.
Bottom Line: Be Prepared.
Make sure that you are well prepared for any workplace emergency. Recent extreme weather events across the United States not only show that anything can happen at any time, but also that being prepared pays off in terms of preventing mishaps, injuries or fatalities.
Whether the emergency is wildfire, hurricane, flooding, extreme snow or something else, being prepared with an emergency preparedness kit can make you and your family safer and more comfortable.