Winter weather has finally caught up with us! On these cold, snowy winter days and nights, keep fire safe! Use extra layers of clothing and blankets to help you stay warm. Keep anything that can burn at LEAST 3 feet Read More …
Love candles but hate the fire risk, especially with little ones in the house? Go flameless! Remember, when the power goes out due to weather conditions or disasters, ALWAYS use flameless – battery-operated flashlights and lanterns are the way to Read More …
Each year, over 486,000 individuals were seen in emergency departments, minor emergency clinics or physician’s offices for the treatment of a burn injury in the United States and Canada. In 2016 alone, there were 3,390 recorded deaths from fire and Read More …
Compared to previous years, winter appears to be coming in with a whisper but just because we haven’t had a snowpocalypse yet this season doesn’t mean that the icy cars, driveways, and sidewalks haven’t been an annoyance! Whether digging yourself Read More …
With our current Flood Watch and the Luckiamute on the National Weather Service rivers to watch list, now is a good time to talk about flooding! Throughout flooding events, keep an eye on our Facebook page and other credible sources Read More …
When you leave your home or go to bed, make sure to turn off and unplug your Christmas lights! While we normally think of them becoming overloaded or overheating, curious pets can start fires too! Pets can become curious about Read More …
‘Tis the season for gift shopping and lists to Santa! Kids and adults alike often don’t think about the age-range that is found on toys – or think that they are downright silly! But it is incredibly important to follow Read More …
November is Child Safety and Protection Month! We’re observing this month with a post on crib safety for our youngest community members – 12 months and under! Recommendations on cribs and sleep routines have changed over the years as more Read More …
We’ve talked about basic cooking tips, deep frying, and even how to properly cook a turkey, this year we’re going to talk about your cooking and Fido! WHAT?! Dogs LOVE Thanksgiving and all the yummy food that it brings. Unfortunately, Read More …
Next week is Thanksgiving and next month is jam-packed with holidays! For some families this can mean traveling to see family out of town or even out of state! Now is also about the time that bad weather and everything Read More …