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MARYLAND WINTER SAFETY WEEK December 2-8, 2019

 December 3, 2019

Governor Hogan Proclaims Inaugural Maryland Winter Safety Week

Maryland Winter Safety Week

MEMA, FEMA, National Weather Service, State Agencies Partner to Increase Public’s Awareness of Winter Hazards  

The Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is partnering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the National Weather Service (NWS), the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDoT SHA), the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), the Maryland State Police (MSP), and local and state emergency management coordinators to encourage all Marylanders to learn more about winter safety and the importance of winter emergency preparedness. Maryland Winter Safety Week extends from December 2 through December 8, 2019.

“Winters in our state bring frigid temperatures, intense winds, dangerous ice, and heavy snow, so I urge Marylanders to start preparing now,” said Governor Larry Hogan. “By being prepared, staying aware, and using common sense, we can all enjoy the winter season.”

According to the Maryland Department of Health, since the winter of 2013-2014, there have been 208 cold-related deaths in Maryland.  This includes 61 cold-related deaths in the 2017-2018 winter season and 54 cold-related deaths during the 2018-2019 winter season. Thirty percent of these deaths occurred in Baltimore City alone.

“If history is any guide, it’s likely that our state will experience some severe winter weather over the next few months,” said Russell Strickland, MEMA’s Executive Director. “Our message is simple: Make preparations now so you can avoid the last minute rush for snow shovels, salt, and other winter essentials, but most importantly, be informed, and be prepared.”

Among the several hazards that winter weather brings are the health risks posed by sustained exposure to extreme cold. It can lower body temperature, weakening the immune system, and it can aggravate chronic diseases like asthma, arthritis, diabetes, cardiovascular and lung disease, and mental illness, among others.

For those with chronic diseases, a cold home interior may also be a dangerous environment. Cases of carbon monoxide exposure peak during the winter, when people are more likely to use generators, stoves, and home heating systems that may not be properly maintained. Just as it is unsafe to  run a gasoline powered lawnmower or a car in an enclosed space, it is also unsafe to run a portable generator in your home or garage.

MEMA and other state partners have gathered a number of winter preparedness and safety tips that will be shared throughout Maryland Winter Safety Week and the winter season through our social media channels. Here are some of the highlights:

  • When cold weather hits, you should check on the welfare of family, friends, and neighbors who are particularly vulnerable to cold, snow, and ice – this may include the elderly and those with access and functional needs.
  • Build a home preparedness kit that includes winter supplies such as snow shovels, ice melting products, extra warm clothes and blankets, flashlights, and batteries.
  • Follow a trusted weather source, such as the National Weather Service and local news media, to be aware of any predicted frozen precipitation or severe cold temperatures.
    • Sign up for Emergency Alerts in your area and determine how you will receive information if you are traveling out of town.
    • Visit Ready.gov/alerts for more information on emergency alert options.
  • Make sure your vehicle is ready for winter travel
    • Check and winterize your vehicle, including all fluids, wiper blades, lights, and systems before the winter season begins.
    • Have a car emergency kit in your vehicle.
  • Keep your gas tank near full to avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines.
  • Identify your pet with up-to-date name tags and rabies tags; include your cell phone number on the tag. Or, your pet can be micro-chipped, and most vets or animal control agencies can scan the chip to help locate the owner.
  • Insulate your home by installing storm windows or covering windows with plastic from the inside to keep cold air out.
  • Leave the heat on in your home and set the thermostat to no lower than 50° Fahrenheit If you will be going away during cold weather.
  • Practice safe cooking behaviors since cooking is the biggest cause of home fires and fire injuries.
  • Consider using battery-operated flame-less candles. They look and smell real! Learn more about candle fire safety from the U.S. Fire Administration at www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach/holiday.htm

In addition to these tips, please check out this winter preparedness tip video (bit.ly/Winter-Preparedness-Tips) on our YouTube Channel.  Additional information about winter preparedness can be found on our website (www.mema.maryland.gov), our Twitter feed, our Facebook page, our LinkedIn page and our YouTube site.

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Two months into 2023, there have been 21 fire-related deaths, with one occurring in Bel Air last month. Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal has released the TOP 5 FIRE SAFETY ESSENTIALS. Monthly testing of your smoke and CO alarms, practicing a home escape plan, and closing your bedroom door before you doze could save you and your family's life in a fire emergency.Fire Marshal Geraci reminds us that we need these TOP 5 Fire Safety Essentials to surviving a residential fire. Today house fires burn faster and hotter and are more deadly. We must all take the time and ensure that our home is fire safe.

#1.... First off we ask that you have a home escape plan that will allow you and your family members understand how to escape your residence. Knowing the two(2) ways out and coming together to ensure that everyone has escaped. NEVER go back in for any items.

#2.... We ask that you have working smoke alarms in your residence, and we request that each floor has a working alarm and that each bedroom is equipped with an alarm for early detection. YOU must test your alarm monthly and make sure that your children here the beep and understand what the alarm sounds like. As you sound the alarm, and you hear the beep move your feet to safety.

We ask that you inspect the alarm and if you find they are more that 10 years old they MUST be replaced. This includes HARDWIRED ALARMS as well. INSTALL 10 year sealed alarms. This will save your life.

#3.... Carbon Monoxide Alarms are required for your residence if you have any product that produces fossil fuels. If your residence is all electric, you will not need to install one. BUT if you have a gas fed or wood/pellet burning stove or an attached garage or carport we ask that you install the alarms.

#4.... CLOSE BEFORE YOU DOZE is a very important action that you can take when sleeping. Keeping fire at bay and out of the room you are in helps to keeping you safe. Precious moments will help save your life.

#5.... We ask that when the alarm sounds and you are leaving your residence due to fire that you close all of the doors as you leave the building. This will help control the fire and allow you to safely exit to your family's safe place. Meet as a group and report to the firefighters who are there to help if someone is not out of the building.

AND please do not go back into the fire. ONCE OUT STAY OUT....

If you need a smoke alarm, please reach out to your local fire station.
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Two months into 2023, there have been 21 fire-related deaths, with one occurring in Bel Air last month. Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal has released the TOP 5 FIRE SAFETY ESSENTIALS. Monthly testing of your smoke and CO alarms, practicing a home escape plan, and closing your bedroom door before you doze could save you and your familys life in a fire emergency.
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Fallston units are clearing the scene of reported dwelling fire. On arrival of Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company Chief Officer light smoke was found along the roof line. Upon crews investigating, it was determined that insulation had ignited during home improvement repairs. Thanks to the great work of responders the hazard was mitigated and homeowners are cleared to return to their home.

Fallston Units Operating: Chief 13 , Tanker 13 , Engine 1311 , Engine 1312

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Fallston units are clearing the scene of reported dwelling fire. On arrival of Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company Chief Officer light smoke was found along the roof line. Upon crews investigating, it was determined that insulation had ignited during home improvement repairs. Thanks to the great work of responders the hazard was mitigated and homeowners are cleared to return to their home. 
Fallston Units Operating: Chief 13 , Tanker 13 , Engine 1311 , Engine 1312 
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Fire Top Ten Responder

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Deputy Chief Dan McKinney44
Sgt. Tom Pritchard33
Asst. Chief Bob Colaianni29
Angelou Karoupis,
Asst. Chief Kris Teal
23
Lt. Matt Garrity20
Will Friend,
Capt. Zach Karn
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Matt Barlow,
Hoby Howell

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Chief Scott Blankenship,
Sgt. Kyle Burns
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EMS Asst. Chief Will Rosenberg15
Sgt. Alex Hilber14

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EMS Asst. Chief Will Rosenberg22
Shelby Sahady17
Jenn Chenworth13
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Autumn Pafel9
EMS Capt. Ed Steininger8
Chris Aycock,
Jason Cowger,
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Fallston Fire Company
P.O. Box 141
Fallston, MD 21047

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