Note: This post appeared last Halloween and is updated with additional information, including safety tips for drivers on Halloween and Halloween safety tips for pets.Halloween is almost here. … [Read more...] about Be Safe on Halloween
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Home Hardening
Why do some homes survive in a wildfire and others don’t? Fire hardened homes may be one reason. According to the California Fire Safe Council, “Fire hardened means your home is prepared for … [Read more...] about Home Hardening
Be Prepared, Not Scared
September is National Preparedness Month, and the 2019 theme is “Be Prepared, Not Scared.”In case of a wildfire or other disaster, you should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family … [Read more...] about Be Prepared, Not Scared
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 Friday, … [Read more...] about Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 75th Birthday
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. … [Read more...] about Fireworks are Banned in Tuolumne County
July is Peak Month for Grilling Fires
Summertime is grilling time, and July is the peak month for grilling fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Seventy percent of U.S. households own at least one outdoor … [Read more...] about July is Peak Month for Grilling Fires
Seven Tips From NFPA to Protect Your Home
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) offers seven ways residents can reduce the risk that their homes and property will become fuel for a wildfire.Clear: Clear off pine needles, dead … [Read more...] about Seven Tips From NFPA to Protect Your Home
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 fire danger.Another … [Read more...] about What is a Red Flag Warning?