What are the primary threats to homes during a wildfire?

Research around home destruction vs. home survival in wildfires point to embers and small flames as the main way that the majority of homes ignite in wildfires. Embers are burning pieces of airborne wood and/or vegetation that can be carried more than a mile through the wind can cause spot fires and ignite homes, debris and other objects.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
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Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Fallston VFAC invites our community to join us in a first-hand view of Fallston Fire and Ambulance Company. Meet the members, learn about Fire Safety, Hand Only CPR, and STOP the BLEED training. Invaluable lessons that may save you or your family members' lives.

All ages are welcome, you are never too young or old to learn life saving skills.
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The National Weather Service has Harford County under a Winter Weather Advisory at this time. The storm that has triggered this advisory will enter Harford County on Friday, January 19th, between 4:00 am and 6:00 am, with snow expected to fall steadily during the morning commute hours and throughout the day with periods of increasing intensity. Expect 3"-4" of snow along the Route 40 corridor (Aberdeen, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from overexertion. Winter storms, including blizzards, can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice, and high winds.

A winter storm can:

*Last a few hours or several days.
*Cut off heat, power, and communication services.
*Put older adults, children, sick individuals, and ... (Full Story & Photos)

From our family to yours, we wish you a happy, safe, and healthy Thanksgiving. This year's fire safety campaign is " Cooking Safety Starts with YOU, " we hope you carry that message into this Thanksgiving season.

For most, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. From testing family recipes to decorating cakes and cookies, everyone enjoys being part of the preparations.

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The Thanksgiving turkey is the centerpiece of the table or could be the centerpiece of a fire. The NFPA advises that the use of Turkey fryers that use cooking oil are not safe. These fryers use large amounts of oil at high temperatures, which can cause devastating burns. If you want a fried turkey for your Thanksgiving meal, purchase it from a grocery store or restaurant or buy a fryer that does ... (Full Story)

Looking outside your window at the dropping thermometer or stepping outside to be met by the brisk air are both reminders that it is time to dig the snow shovels and snowblowers out of the back of the garage. Being an electrician, when I think about home responsibility and safety during the wintertime, my natural tendency is to look at it from an electrical perspective. But as a homeowner, I also ... (Full Story & Photos)