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Public Service Announcement

August 12, 2020 By admin Leave a Comment

Grilling Safety Safety Tips: Backyard Safety Grilling Safety According to the NFPA, gas and charcoal grills caused an average of 3,400 structure fires and 4,900 outdoor fires in or on home properties in 2005, resulting in a combined direct property loss of $137 million. To make sure your … [Read more...] about Public Service Announcement

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Heat Wave!

July 16, 2020 By admin Leave a Comment

Public Service Announcement North American summers are hot; most summers see heat waves in one section or another of the United States.  East of the Rockies, they tend to combine with high temperature and high humidity although some of the worst have been catastrophically dry. Elderly … [Read more...] about Heat Wave!

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Earthquake Preparedness 101

February 29, 2020 By Kenny Garrett Leave a Comment

Two Areas of concern: New Madrid Seismic Zone & Wabash Valley Seismic Zone Before the quake: Secure items that might fall and cause injuries (bookshelves, mirrors, TVs, etc.)Discuss how you will communicate with your family should you be cut off from them (have an out of state contact that … [Read more...] about Earthquake Preparedness 101

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Skywarn Spotter Training

February 14, 2020 By Kenny Garrett Leave a Comment

Obtain skills to identify severe weather, including thunderstorms, tornados, funnel clouds, wall clouds, hail and more... The Training is free and instructed by National Weather Service Meteorologists from Paducah. The class starts at 6:00 PM on March 16, 2020 at the Henderson County Emergency … [Read more...] about Skywarn Spotter Training

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Deck the Halls – Fire Safety

December 9, 2019 By Kenny Garrett Leave a Comment

(Public Service Announcement) from your HENDERSON EMA 12-10-19 “Deck the Halls: Fire Safety” Holiday decorations may be visually appealing, but they also increase your risk for a home fire.  According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) electrical problems cause 38% of … [Read more...] about Deck the Halls – Fire Safety

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