Date: Friday, November 23rd, 2012
Source: U.S. Fire Administration
Many families gather in the kitchen to spend time together, but it can be one of the most hazardous rooms in the house if you don’t practice safe cooking behaviors. Cooking equipment, most often a range or stovetop, is the leading cause of reported home fires and home fire injuries in the United States. Cooking equipment is also the leading cause of unreported fires and associated injuries.
Date: Thursday, November 17th, 2011
Source: U.S. Fire Administration
Cooking fires continue to be the most common type of fires experienced by U.S. households. This is even more apparent during the holidays. There is an increased incidence of cooking fires on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, and Christmas Day. Cooking fires are also the leading cause of civilian fire injuries in residences. These fires are preventable by simply being more attentive to the use of cooking materials and equipment.
Don’t become a cooking fire casualty. Learn the facts about cooking fire safety today!
Date: Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
Source: FEMA.gov, TexasBuilders.org
The following release contains important reminders for homeowners, affected by the Texas Wildfires, to use during the rebuilding process.
In addition to the tips provided, new statutory requirements in Texas became effective Sept. 1, 2011. HB 1711 requires that in disaster areas, certain contracts must be in writing and contractors cannot require any payment upfront unless they have had a physical business address in the county where the natural disaster occurred or an adjacent county for at least one year. This requirement should help prevent fly-by-night contractors/builders from defrauding homeowners. More information about HB 1711 and hiring a contractor can be found on the Texas Association of Builders website.
Date: Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
Source: Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Use the following fire restoration and disaster recovery resources listed below to recover from Texas Wildfires.
Date: Monday, June 27th, 2011
Source: Texas Forest Service
With extremely dry conditions across the state, Texas Forest Service is urging Texans to use caution when celebrating the upcoming July 4 holiday weekend.
View Texas EDEN Wildfire Resources
Date: Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
Source: Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Experts from the Texas AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory have put together a list of considerations and steps to take when determining livestock damage.
Date: Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
Source: Texas AgriLife Extension Service
View Factsheet (pdf)
Date: Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
Source: Texas AgriLife Today
Livestock caught in the path of the recent wind swept fires across the state of Texas could suffer death, severe damage from burns and smoke inhalation.
Date: Friday, April 15th, 2011
Source: Texas Forest Service
Date: Monday, November 9th, 2009
Source: U.S. Fire Administration
With the holidays fast approaching and the increased usage of seasonal decorations, it is important to focus on candle fire safety and prevention. Because the majority of candle fires result from human error and negligence, candle fires and their associated casualties are preventable.
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More Information:
Focus on Fire Safety Poster: Candle Fire Safety (pdf)
Candle Fires in Residential Structures (pdf)
