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CHIEF’S CORNER: WHAT TO DO DURING A WILDFIRE
By Sam DiGiovannaJune 10, 2012 (San Diego County) Listen to your portable radio for reports and evacuation information.Back your car into the garage or park it in an open space facing the direction of...
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CPSC SPECIAL STUDY ON FIREWORKS INCIDENTS FINDS HUNDREDS OF INJURIES A DAY...
July 1, 2012 (Washington, D.C.) -- A special study (pdf) conducted by CPSC staff found that 65 percent of all fireworks injuries in 2011 were sustained during the 30 days surrounding the Independence...
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF FEDERAL FUNDS UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL...
The deadline for applications to be received is July 16, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.July 4, 2012 (Sa Diego) -- San Diego County anticipates being awarded funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter (EFSP)...
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FROM THE CHIEF’S CORNER: POOL SAFETY GUIDELINES
Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna East County Magazine “In-House” Fire ChiefJuly 9, 2012 (San Diego's East County) -- The National Safety Council reports that 600 children and adults drown annually in...
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FROM THE CHIEF’S CORNER: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST
East County Magazine In House Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna July 30, 2012 (San Diego's East County) -- Though right now we are concerned of the high fire danger it’s important to remember disasters both...
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FROM THE FIRE CHIEF'S CORNER: RATTLESNAKE SAFETY
By Sam DiGiovanna, East County Magazine In House Fire ChiefAugust 8, 2012 (San Diego’s East County)--As spring and summer time calls people and snakes alike to the outdoors, encounters with snakes...
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HOW TO PROTECT DOGS FROM HEATSTROKE
August 9, 2012 (San Diego)--Heatstroke is a life-threatening emergency that can cause brain damage, organ failure and ultimately death in pets as well as humans. Recognizing signs of heat stroke can...
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FROM THE CHIEF'S CORNER: THANKSGIVING COOKING SAFETY TIPS
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovannaThanksgiving Cooking Safety Tips!November 20, 2012 (San Diego)--Thanksgiving signifies the beginning of the Holiday Season and many of us will be spending more time in the...
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FROM THE CHIEFS CORNER: MOVE RIGHT FOR SIRENS AND LIGHTS
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovannaDecember 5, 2012 (San Diego) -- During this busy time of year, there are more and more people on the road now than ever before. This is the “season” and we will likely be...
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CERT COMES TO DESCANSO: FREE TRAINING ON DISASTER RESPONSE IN MARCH
February 24, 2013 (Descanso)--If a disastrous event overwhelms or delays the community’s professional response, Community Emergency Response Tea.m. (CERT) members can assist others by applying the...
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