Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible. Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device during an extreme heat event. Drink plenty of water and don’t wait until you’re... Read More
Fire Safety
Tips on keeping safe.
Hurricane Season is upon us, BE PREPARED!
Before a Hurricane To begin preparing, you should build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan. Be sure trees and shrubs around your home are well trimmed so they are more wind resistant. Clear loose and clogged rain gutters and... Read More
Summer Time Water Safety
Now that the heat is here and swimming pool usage will soon be in full swing, CESD would like to remind everyone to be careful in and around bodies of water. DON’T TAKE WATER SAFETY FOR GRANTED! Drowning is the leading cause of injury or death for... Read More
Escape Planning in Your Home
Sunday, March 13, 2:00 am, time springs forward Plan Ahead! If a fire breaks out in your home, you may have only a few minutes to get out safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Everyone needs to know what to do and where to go if there is a fire. How to... Read More
Have an EXIT
When a fire, active shooter, or other emergency breaks out in a crowded place, everyone runs to the entrance. People panic and start pushing. Some fall down. Some even die. When you walk into a public place, plan an exit strategy. And keep in mind, the... Read More
Holiday Safety
Safe Shopping Be aware of your surroundings Have car keys ready Conceal or keep your personal belongings Christmas Trees Choose a moist, fresh tree and cut a 1”-2” diagonal slice off the bottom Keep your tree watered daily Don’t place the tree... Read More
Fire Extinguishers
Q. Does the fire department recharge fire extinguishers? A. No. We don’t even recharge our own. Only a certified fire extinguisher company can do that. Check the yellow pages or internet. Q. I have a very old fire extinguisher and I’m not sure if... Read More
It’s Hot Outside
Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible. Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device during an extreme heat event. Drink plenty of water and don’t wait until you’re... Read More
Holiday Safety
Safe Shopping Be aware of your surroundings Have car keys ready Conceal or keep your purses close to your side Christmas Trees Choose a moist, fresh tree Cut a 1-2” diagonal slice off the bottom Keep your tree watered daily Don’t place the tree... Read More
Fire Safety in the Kitchen
The holidays are upon us. For many of you, Thanksgiving is a time when big feasts are made in the kitchen. But all too often, the hustle and bustle of the holidays and distractions caused by entertaining family and guests can be dangerous. CESD... Read More