Tag: fire
Preparing for the worst: A disaster plan can save lives
November 27, 2013The weather outside appears to be getting more frightful every year. Tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, unexpected snow, sleet and hail events all seem to be the new normal. And that means it’s more important than ever to have a disaster plan in place. One crucial part of that plan is having enough food and water to…
Practice your escape route this fire prevention week
October 8, 2012It’s fire prevention week (Oct. 7-13), which means it’s a great time to test all the smoke alarms in your home, check (or purchase) fire extinguishers, look for — and correct — fire hazards, and review an escape plan with your family. This year, the National Fire Protection Association’s theme is Have Two Ways Out:…
Turn over a new leaf: composting beats burning
November 28, 2011Fall: It’s the time of year when trees put on their coats of many colors; apples fill the bins at roadside stands, carved pumpkins decorate porches, and thick, cough-inducing smoke fills the air. It’s not hard to figure out which of these things doesn’t belong, but for some, burning leaves — despite regulations banning the…