Fire Prevention

Fire Prevention Tips:

In case of a house fire, GET OUT and STAY out! Do not go back in for toys, pictures, games, computers, etc. Nothing is worth your life.
In an emergency dial 911, even if you are unsure of the situation.
Establish a safe meeting place for the entire family in case your home needs to be evacuated.
If your clothing catches fire, STOP, DROP, COVER(your face), and ROLL.
Ensure all your smoke detectors are working properly, test them monthly.
Never leave an open flame unattended, including small candles to large fire places.
If you are using space heaters, remember, they need SPACE, at least three feet of free space.
Have your chimney cleaned annually by a professional.
Remember fire prevention goes beyond your home!
When lighting an open flame, clear the area of flammable debris.
Never light an open flame on windy days.
If your car catches fire, get every one out and stay 100 feet away.

Collings Lakes Fire Dept

21 hours ago

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...Near 100 this afternoon, 100 to 110 on Friday afternoon, 110 to 115 on Saturday afternoon, and 105 to 110 on Sunday afternoon.

* TIMING...The most dangerous of the heat and humidity will occur from mid afternoon into the early evening each day. However, overnight minimum temperatures will only drop into the upper 70s to lower 80s, providing little relief from daytime heat.

* IMPACTS...The excessive heat and humidity may cause heat stress or heat stroke. The most susceptible individuals are the elderly and those with pre-existing health issues.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to the early morning or the late evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing. Drink plenty of water.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in a vehicle under any circumstance. This is especially true during hot weather when a car`s interior can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency, call 9 1 1.

An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will create a DANGEROUS SITUATION. Stay in an air-conditioned environment, stay out of the sun, and check on elderly relatives and neighbors. ... See MoreSee Less

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...Near 100 this afternoon, 100 to 110 on Friday afternoon, 110 to 115 on Saturday afternoon, and 105 to 110 on Sunday afternoon.

* TIMING...The most dangerous of the heat and humidity will occur from mid afternoon into the early evening each day. However, overnight minimum temperatures will only drop into the upper 70s to lower 80s, providing little relief from daytime heat.

* IMPACTS...The excessive heat and humidity may cause heat stress or heat stroke. The most susceptible individuals are the elderly and those with pre-existing health issues.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to the early morning or the late evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing. Drink plenty of water.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in a vehicle under any circumstance. This is especially true during hot weather when a car`s interior can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency, call 9 1 1.

An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will create a DANGEROUS SITUATION. Stay in an air-conditioned environment, stay out of the sun, and check on elderly relatives and neighbors.

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Collings Lakes Fire Dept

2 days ago

With this dangerous heat wave upon us until at least Sunday night, with heat indexes from 100 to 110 degrees, it's always important to take precautions for yourself and others. ... See MoreSee Less

With this dangerous heat wave upon us until at least Sunday night, with heat indexes from 100 to 110 degrees, its always important to take precautions for yourself and others.

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Collings Lakes Fire Dept

2 days ago

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 516
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
200 PM EDT Wed Jul 17 2019

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Southern New York
Eastern Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Coastal Waters

* Effective this Wednesday afternoon and evening from 200 PM until 1000 PM EDT.

* Primary threats include...
Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

SUMMARY...Scattered storms will continue to gradually increase in coverage and intensity through the afternoon. A moderately unstable environment and moderately strong belt of winds aloft will contribute to storm organization, including a couple of supercells and well-organized storm clusters. Damaging winds are the primary risk as storms spread generally east-southeastward through the afternoon/early evening.

The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 90 statute miles north and south of a line from 55 miles west southwest of Wilkesbarre PA to 5 miles south of New Bedford MA. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU6).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes. ... See MoreSee Less

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 516
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
200 PM EDT Wed Jul 17 2019

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Southern New York
Eastern Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Coastal Waters

* Effective this Wednesday afternoon and evening from 200 PM until 1000 PM EDT.

* Primary threats include...
Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

SUMMARY...Scattered storms will continue to gradually increase in coverage and intensity through the afternoon. A moderately unstable environment and moderately strong belt of winds aloft will contribute to storm organization, including a couple of supercells and well-organized storm clusters. Damaging winds are the primary risk as storms spread generally east-southeastward through the afternoon/early evening.

The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 90 statute miles north and south of a line from 55 miles west southwest of Wilkesbarre PA to 5 miles south of New Bedford MA. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU6).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes.

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