www.FireSafety.gov

Have you thought of what you would do in case of a fire? Do you have copies of insurance papers, do you have photos documenting your belongings, do you have copies of all your critical legal documents? We all put it off because it is so unpleasant...but it would be more unpleasant if you had the opportunity to plan for the worst, didn't and the worst happened.

Here's some helpful info...

I googled fire saftey and recommend this site: wwwFireSafety.gov which includes information provided by theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention,the Consumer Product Safety Commissionand the U.S. Fire Administration.


Here's a quick snapshot of what's on the website:
Get a Smoke Alarm
Make an Escape Plan
Practice Fire Safety
Residential Fire Sprinklers
What to Do After a Fire Statistics

Also - - you might not be aware of all the various causes of fire....it's not just wildfires that we have to guard against.
Risk of Cooking-Related Fires Doubles on Thanksgiving Day; Safety Guidelines for Using a Turkey Fryer (PDF, 564 Kb, Adobe Acrobat PDF Help)

PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard (10/30/2008)

Ghost Tealight Holders Recalled by Trade Associates Group and Crate & Barrel Due to Fire and Burn Hazard (10/29/2008)

Serta International Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard (10/28/2008)

Lastly, if you want to volunteer - do not let policy and procedures of non profits deter you. Although the Red Cross does great work - I do not agree with their policy on requiring training before accepting volunteers during a crisis or their policy on no dropping-off of clothes, blankets etc. (call us and we might accommodate your interest in helping is so off-putting to me.) For those intersted in taking immediate action - just do it! There are plenty of organizations that would love your help!