Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 75th Birthday
Smokey Bear is turning 75, and Tuolumne County is celebrating. The U.S. Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest and CAL FIRE are throwing a Tuolumne County birthday party for Smokey on …
Fireworks are Banned in Tuolumne County
Just a reminder to keep your Fourth of July holiday safe and legal. Fireworks are banned in Tuolumne County.
What is a Red Flag Warning?
A Red Flag Warning is issued by the National Weather Service when warm temperatures, very low humidity, and strong winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of…
PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff
By now we have all heard that PG&E may be shutting off electrical power during times of potential wildfire threat. Here are some details of the program PG&E refers to…
Ponderosa Hills Area to Get Shaded Fuel Break
The Highway 108 Fire Safe Council has been awarded $414,960 though the CAL FIRE California Climate Investments Fire Prevention Grant program to build a shaded fuel break in the Ponderosa…
Cold Weather Pet Protection
The cold weather is here, and as we bundle up to stay warm, it’s also time to protect our pets from the cold. Here are some cold weather safety tips…
Home Heating Safety Tips
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths. Half of home heating fires are reported during the months…
Holiday Safety Tips
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that during last year’s holiday season there were over 14,000 Emergency Room visits resulting from holiday related decorating injuries. Fires involving Christmas trees…
National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month. National Preparedness Month was first declared in 2004 and is sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help the general public prepare for…
