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People with Disabilities and their Caregivers
Approximately 4,000 Americans die 20,000 are injured in fires each year. The risk of death or injury from fire is even greater for people with physical, mental or sensory disabilities. The good news is deaths resulting from failed emergency ... [... more]
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Earthquakes and Fire Safety
A wide range of natural disasters occurs within the United States every year. Natural disasters can have a devastating effect on you and your home. The U.S. Fire Administration encourages you to use the following safety tips to help protect ... [... more]
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The Visually Impaired
Over 10 million Americans are visually impaired. During a fire emergency, the senses that visually impaired persons rely upon have a high probability of being overpowered. The United States Fire Administration (USFA), a directorate of the Federal ... [... more]
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After a Fire
When fire strikes, lives are suddenly turned around. Often, the hardest part is knowing where to begin and who to contact. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) United States Fire Administration (USFA) has gathered the following ... [... more]
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Hurricane/Tornado Fire Safety
Debris can easily ignite, especially if electrical wires are severed. Tornado or Hurricane Fire Safety (PDF, 35 Kb) Leaking gas lines, damaged or leaking gas propane containers, and leaking vehicle gas tanks may explode or ignite. Pools of water ... [... more]
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Mensaje Claro Sobre Seguridad Contra Incendios
Más de 11 millones de norteamericanos padecen desventajas visuales. Durante una emergencia, los sentidos en que confían las personas con desventaja visual tienen alta probabilidad de verse inutilizados. La Administración de Incendios [... more]
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Learn About Fire: The Nature of Fire
Every day Americans experience the horror of fire. But most people don't understand fire. Only when we know the true nature of fire can we prepare ourselves and our families. Each year more than 4,000 Americans die and approximately 20,000 are ... [... more]
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Flood Fire Safety
Generators are often used during power outages. Unless generators are properly used and maintained, they can be very hazardous. Leaking above ground gas lines, damaged or leaking gas or propane containers, and leaking vehicle gas tanks may ... [... more]
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The Deaf and Hard of Hearing
There are 11 million deaf or hard of hearing Americans who are unable to rely on the life-saving warning sound of a working smoke alarm to alert them of fire. It is crucial that this audience is aware of the availability of flashing or vibrating ... [... more]
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Winter Storm Fire Safety
Damaged or downed utility lines can present a fire and life safety hazard. Water damaged appliances and utilities can be electrically charged. Winter Storm Fire Safety (PDF, 37 Kb) Frozen water pipes can burst and cause safety hazards. Leaking ... [... more]
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Older Adults and their Caregivers
People over the age of 65 face the greatest risk of dying in a fire. On average, over 1,000 Americans age 65 and over die in home fires and 2,000 are injured in fire-related incidences. The United States Fire Administration (USFA) wants older ... [... more]
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