Sunday, November 11, 2012
Natural disasters plus power outages mean extra precautions:
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
The Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention urges residents to continue to listen to the latest updates for returning power to your homes. Here are some safety tips to consider The Toms River Fire Companies along with all the mutual aid companies have been responding to numerous false alarm calls due to low or missing batteries in these life saving devices. Our Emergency Service Personnel have been working around the clock to ensure residents are safe during these trying times, Help Us to Help You The Toms River Fire Prevention Bureau can be reached at 732-240-5153. Rob Yaiser Public Education Officer Toms River Fire Prevention Bureau
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Toms River Department of Fire Prevention offers advice for residents attempting storm clean-up
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
Column as submitted by Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention: The Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention is asking residents that are putting storm damaged items out for trash collection to please keep debris as neat and orderly as possible. Some streets are being restricted for emergency vehicle access by debris that encroaches into the roadway. Also be mindful when placing debris at the curbside, to not block fire hydrants and to keep debris at least five feet from any fire hydrant. The Bureau further reminds residents to make sure that they have operable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in their homes, and to be extremely careful using emergency generators and other fuel-burning appliances that produce carbon monoxide. Also remember to…
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Fire Prevention Officials suggest importance of family fire drills
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Column as submitted by Robert Yaiser, Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention: The Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention reminds residents that last year over 2500 Americans lost their lives to the devastation of fire. In most cases, the home did not have a working smoke detector. A sounding alarm gives you the extra seconds you need to get out of your home safely. Children in Preschool and up are capable of following a simple fire drill. Yet many families do not have a detailed escape plan from their home, and those that do usually do not practice them. We encourage families to draw a basic diagram of their homes, making all the windows and doors, and plan two ways of escape from each room. Consider various scenarios when creating your plan …
