As catastrophic winter storms continue to rage across the United States, millions of consumers are without power in dangerously low temperatures. If you use portable generators or other combustion devices for sources of power and heat, you are at increased risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and fire. Dozens of storm-related fatalities have been reported,
Dangers Of Turkey Fryers – Is The Taste Worth The Risk? Cooking fires is the number one cause of home fires and injuries in the U.S. and with Thanksgiving being the peak day for cooking, it’s imperative that cooking and kitchen safety are key ingredients to a successful and festive feast on Thanksgiving Day. According
As we shelter at home to protect each other and reduce the spread of COVID 19, the Chesterfield Fire Department wants to remind you that other risks to your home still exist! Being at home gives us a great opportunity to focus on protection. In the next weeks, we will share good information on fire
The recent tragedy in greater Nashville reminds us that severe weather season is approaching. Sadly, most people do not have the ability to be awakened and alerted of severe weather when they are asleep. Consider picking up a NOAA weather alert radio for your home or workplace. You can also select one of several smart
If you are close to Selfridge ANG Base and you suddenly start hearing voices…don’t worry. Every Wednesday at noon the base will test its outdoor notification system. The “Big Voice” is commonly used at military installations, colleges, sports venues, and other outdoor facilities to give directions in an emergency. They will also test their system
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