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FEMA manages the NFIP which has developed tools to learn about  flood risk and flood insurance The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) manages the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and has developed useful tools for individuals to learn about their flood risk and flood insurance. With some forecasters already predicting heavy spring floods, now is the time for Minnesotans to consider purchasing flood insurance for their home or business. Most home and busine...

Hazard mitigation plans helps  fight flood and storms that causes damage to life and property September's damaging rainfall was a powerful reminder of why such a mitigation plan is needed. In late September, the fierce storms that struck Clark County caused enough destruction to warrant a federal disaster declaration and lent urgency to the county's efforts to reduce damage from future storms. At the time disaster struck, Clark County Emergency Management Director Mich...

ANSI annouced its new Board members and Officers for the term beginning January 1, 2011 The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Board of Directors has announced their new members and officers for the term beginning January 1, 2011. Arthur E. Cote, P.E., supported by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), was re-appointed for a third and final one-year term as ANSI's chairman of the Board. Supporting the chairman will be four vice chairs: Sharon K. Stanford...

The number of firefighting vehicles attending a fire scene will depend on the amount of risk involved in the fires Preveting false fire alarm will help in lowering too many fire fighting vehicles to reach the scene where nothing happens. A Scottish fire service wants to change the way it responds to fire alerts, with the aim of reducing false alarms. Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service (HIFRS) want to extend a policy in place at some buildings to all buildings, repo...

Petplan is dedicated to create awareness regarding pet fire safety Motivated by fire-related injury claims, Petplan launched their pet rescue window alert campaign. This holiday season, fire and rescue departments across the country will receive free pet oxygen mask kits to help pets recover from smoke inhalation suffered during home fires. To date, 26 emergency responders have been selected and others are being encouraged to apply for the remaining kits. The donation by Petp...

Firefighters should be aware of the 'silent killer' CO gas which causes various lethal diseases Carbon monoxide poisoning is a danger at every fire, but this "Silent Killer" is often present without symptoms, making awareness, proper diagnosis and treatment difficult. Masimo, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), jointly announced the launch of "The Silent Killer" educational campaign aim...

The Jewish Federation is involved in making all important support for wildfire victims in Northern Israel The fires, which began outside the Druze village of Usfiya after a major heat wave, spread across the Carmel Mountain region. As wildfires rage in Northern Israel, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh has joined a North American effort to raise funds to provide critical services to those who have been hurt and displaced. The overseas direct service partners of th...

The job cuts in fire services can lead to poor qulality of attending emergency calls and safety risks Humberside Fire and Rescue Service has released its draft IRMP for consultation which has been branded as threatening to public and firefighter safety. Fire Brigades Union members from Humberside  begin a united campaign to fight 170 job cuts to emergency front line firefighter posts that will decimate frontline 999 services. The proposals can only mean a reductio...

No. 1 selling Christmas Tree Fire Retardant, Tree Shield™ This time of the year Fire Departments stay on the move due to residential Christmas tree fires. These fires represent a high level of hazard. 49% of Christmas tree fires spread beyond the room of origin, causing 94% of the associated fatalities in deaths, injuries, and millions in property damage. According to the (National Fire Protection Association) leading cause is: Candles, Line Voltage and  Heat...

ECoBlu products has filed a Patent Pending for its new technology defining the chemical properties EcoBlu Products successfully developed the company's own intellectual property. EcoBlu Products, Inc. announced that the company has successfully developed a proprietary product line of lumber treatments that employ protection against Fire, Mold/Mycotoxin, Termites and other wood ingesting insects. The company has developed the latest technology and has filed a Patent P...

Safe Kids focusses on creating awareness related to fire safety at homes and public places During the winter season there are specific hazards that you must avoid to protect your family and prevent a fire in your home. A beautifully decorated Christmas tree, a warm space heater, and fragrant candles burning are great ways to enjoy your home during the holidays, but they can be dangerous if not used properly. The risk of a home fire typically increases in the U.S. ar...

Follow electrical safety tips while decorating your house with lights Dominion offers electrical safety tips for home electrical safety. Look up, down, all around before stringing lights, decorations. Inspect lights and discard if frayed, cracked or otherwise damaged. No more than three standard-sized light sets per extension cord. Holiday lighting can endow homes with warmth, grace and festivity to enhance the spirit of the season. To keep holidays happy, Dom...

CPSC is providing a holiday decorating guide to help prevent fires and injuries this season CPSC provides guidance for safe decorating this year. The winter holiday season has arrived, and as consumers prepare to make their homes merry and bright, CPSC is providing a holiday decorating guide to help prevent fires and injuries this season. The common-sense safety tips include simple steps, such as careful candle placement and inspection of holiday lights for damage. During No...

Mobility and multimedia technology demonstrations at IEEE GLOBECOM 2010 Telcordia will display 3D Media Search, Telematics, Context Aware Services and Network Product Integrity at IEEE GLOBECOM 2010. Telcordia, a global leader in the development of IP, wireline, and mobile telecommunications software and services, will demonstrate a slate of advanced mobility and multimedia technology demonstrations at IEEE Global Communications Conference (IEEE GLOBECOM 2010) in Miami, Flori...

NFPA recruits Fire Service Technical Panel to support Electric Vehicle Safety Training Program NFPA announced that panel will support development of new program for emergency responders. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently announced the creation of a Fire Service Technical Panel recruited to assist with the organization’s development of a safety training program to help emergency responders prepare for the growing number of electric vehicles on the...

B&Q have warned customers about the dangers of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning Leading DIY superstore B&Q have warned customers about the dangers of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning and advocated third-party certification of fire products. In an in-store leaflet recently published by the DIY firm, the company highly recommended that businesses and landlords ensure all fire-fighting appliances in their buildings have Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB)...

The Underwriters Laboratory label must be checked before stringing lights and other decorations It is important to read the safety, use and care instructions of electrical holiday decorations currently on the market. With the holiday season under way, Detroit Edison reminds customers that a quick check of electric lights and decorations before installation can provide peace of mind and a safe holiday season. "Safety should be the first priority when installing holiday lights...

PPL Electric has provided tips and measures that should be taken for safe and secure winter holidays Statistics show incidents of home fires and electrical accidents typically increase during the winter holidays. As colder weather and seasonal activities increase demand for electric service, a few extra steps can help make ensure this festive season can be safe and less costly around the home. PPL Electric Utilities offers tips for bargain hunters and those who love da...

The matter of fire risk assessment was raised in Fire Safety Order conference organised by LFB London Fire Brigade has focussed on the need of 'competence' in fire risk assessment. Fire risk assessments are in danger as landlords are struggling to find competent assessors, it has been revealed. A fire safety manager for London Fire Brigade (LFB) has said "competence is what we need" at a conference about the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. Nick Coombe, member of LFB's...

Firewise communities is intended to create an awareness of safety measures against wildfires Firewise Communities/USA Recognition Program now boasts member communities in 40 states. The National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA's) Firewise Communities program reached a milestone in announcing its 600th community, Elk Falls Ranch near Conifer, Colorado. In total, 643 communities have committed to taking sustained action to improve their safety. Initiated in 2002 with...

MCS will serve security system for Memorial Hermann making hospital patients and the staff more secure  Large not-for-profit healthcare system Memorial Hermann opted MCS Fire & Security as their security systems integrator. MCS Fire & Security, a service and solutions provider in the commercial security and fire detection industry announced that it had been selected as the exclusive Security systems integrator for the Memorial Hermann, Memorial Cit...

$100 million hazard mitigation grant forwarded to the state’s Office of Community Development FEMA approved $100 million in hazard mitigation grant program to offer additonal funds to the state’s Office of Community Development. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced it has approved an additional $100 million in hazard mitigation grant program funding to the state’s Office of Community Development. "The OCD program is one of the most ambitio...

UL offers basic welfare tips for the people to guard them against holiday hazards and fire accidents Every minute, 17 children visit emergency rooms due to unintentional injuries and, according to the National Fire Protection Association, more home fires occur in December than any other month. This November and December, Americans are expected to spend approximately $7.5 million every minute on holiday-related items, including gifts and festive decorations. Underwri...

Fire fighters deal with warehouse firefor hours on 2nd December Cheshire fire crew tackle warehouse blaze on December 2nd. Fire fighters have been battling a blaze at a warehouse in Cheshire since the early hours on December 2nd, highlighting the importance of carrying out a thorough fire risk assessment. The Chester Enterprise Centre is only around 100 metres away from Chester's railway station and the fire caused a suspension of services passing through. Around 60 people...

CSA International is asking people to take necessary safety tips during holidays The survey, conducted by Leger Marketing on behalf of CSA International, polled 1046 Americans about their holiday safety habits. Many Americans engage in alarming habits when it comes to holiday safety and décor, according to a new survey from CSA International. Putting their homes at risk of fire, 22 percent of Americans leave their holiday lights up for at least two months. Of equal con...

Craig Fugate said the protection of families and homes depends on timely preparations done by people FEMA administrator Craig Fugate issued a statement on 29 November marking the end of the '2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season' on 30 November 2010. The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Craig Fugate, issued the following statement on the 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The season began on June 1 and was the most active hurricane season since 2005, with...

Damage due to frozen pipes is putting a challenge before the firefighters of London Fire Brigade  London Fire Brigade firefighters attended 163 flooding incidents in the last four days of November, a massive increase on 2007 and 2008 figures of the same period. New figures revealed that flooding incidents have increased by 150 per cent in London due to frozen pipes bursting in the coldest start to a winter since records began. Firefighters attended 163 flooding inci...

STMicroelectronics has enhanced the level of technology in pressure sensors The new LPS001WP is a tiny silicon pressure sensor that uses an innovative technology to provide extremely high resolution measurements of pressure and therefore also of altitude. From 750m below ground to the top of Mount Everest, smart phones and other portable devices will soon be able to pinpoint their height variation relative to sea level to better than one meter, thanks to the most recent MEMS...

During a fire disaster it might create problem for OCFA firefighters to reach the site for emergency help Thirty seven percent of OCFA firefighters list their primary residence outside of Orange County. If there's a major disaster, officials at the Orange County Fire Authority might have trouble getting all their firefighters to quickly return to their stations. That's because some active members of the department live in Colorado, Utah, Texas, and Washington state (map). OC...

Dr Guillermo Rein of the University of Edinburgh Sensor technology for fire detection and prediction to help firefighters. Scientists have developed technology that could help firefighters in their job, by using sensors in fire detection and prediction. Sensor Assisted Fire Fighting (SAFF) is a technology that predicts how a fire will spread, therefore helping  fighting the fire safer and more efficient, reports the Scotsman. Researchers developed the technology, which...