In 2010-2014, U.S. municipal fire departments responded to an estimated 15,970 home fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines each year. These fires resulted in annual losses estimated at 13 civilian deaths, 440 civilian injuries, and $238 million in direct property damage. Facts and figures Clothes dryers accounted for 92% of the fires; washing machines […]
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As the temperatures drop outside and winter approaches, we have some important home heating safety facts and tips to help reduce the risk of fire in your home. […]
It’s that time of year when students prepare to go off to College, living in a dorm, Greek housing or off-campus housing. One thing that is often overlooked is Fire Safety. Before you sign that agreement, make sure there are working smoke alarms in or near the bedroom. Follow the links for more information on what […]
As spring warms up, it’s time to clean up after the long winter, make those repairs around the home, pull the weeds, clean up the yard all to get ready for summer. Here are few safety thoughts to help make your spring experience much more enjoyable. Inside the Home: Check and clean your smoke alarms and […]
Within the city limits and urban growth area in Yakima, it is illegal to burn garbage, debris or yard waste. You can be fined for illegally burning, don’t be that example! To learn more, visit https://www.yakimacleanair.org/services/compliance-public.html http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/outdoor_woodsmoke/residentialburn.htm […]
Daylight Savings Time is a great time to check your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms older than 10 years old need to be replaced with new alarms. A Smoke alarm is one of those pieces of safety equipment that is vital to your survival in the case of a fire. Smoke […]
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Yakima City’s Emergency Management Specialist Charles Erwin, says that being prepared before a flood can help you get what you need to get out quickly. The attached flood guides both in English and Spanish are a great resource of information with helpful tips to prepare you in case you are affected by a flood. Flood […]
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As it warms up, the risk of roof collapse increases for all buildings especially lightweight buildings such as sheds, garages and carports.The snow load combined with the added heat turns the lighter fluffy snow into a solid heavier block of ice which blocks drains, slides off roofs and can even cause collapse.Take some time to […]
Kidde recalls the NightHawk combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. If you think you are affected, click on the link below https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Kidde-Recalls-Combination-Smoke-CO-Alarms/# […]
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Thanksgiving is a great time to celebrate the pilgrims coming to American and is a great time for families to gather, but did you know the risk of fire greatly increases during the middle of the day and afternoon? Thanksgiving is one of the few times a year where residential fires increase during the mid day […]