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Fire Prevention Week October 5th -11th:

The National Fire Protection Association has announced that the theme of the 2025 Fire Prevention Week is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” The theme works to better educate the public how to buy, charge, and dispose of lithium-ion batteries safely. 

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Fall Safety:

Fall is a wonderful time of year, but it does have its share of hazards. Fall safety focuses on preparing for varying temperatures, driving hazards like wet leaves and fog, potential for wildfires, home safety with heating systems and fireplaces, and protecting against flu and pests. Be ready by maintaining your heating and cooling systems, clearing debris, practicing safe driving, checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and being aware of increased wildlife activity and back-to-school traffic. Check out the National Weather Service Weather Safety page. For additional autumn safety tips, visit the National Safety Council. 

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What3Words:

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What3words is a geocode system for the communication of locations with a resolution of three meters. What3words encodes geographic coordinates into three dictionary words; the encoding is permanently fixed. If help is needed, providing a what3words address on a 9-1-1 call can pinpoint your location quickly. Learn more and download the What3words app here.

Read the 14850.com article on how what3words helped first responders reach an individual with a medical emergency on Connecticut Hill. 

Read how "What3words” helped rescue a group of hikers from Watkins Glen State Park.

Community Preparedness:

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Register to attend a Citizen Preparedness Corps training near you and learn how to prepare for any type of disaster or emergency, respond accordingly and recover. Learn more at the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services page. The next in-person training in Tompkins County is scheduled for Thursday, November 13th at 4:00pm at Library Place (105 W. Court Street, Ithaca). Pre-registration is required. 

Topics include how to develop a family emergency plan, how to prepare your family and home for a potential emergency such as fire, what to do in specific situations such as active shooter, and covers evacuation or sheltering-in-place due to a life-threatening event, and much more. The training also discusses what to do when returning home after an emergency, including re-entry procedures, checking for and documenting damage safely, addressing emotional and other personal needs in the aftermath of a catastrophic event, and being wary of post-disaster scams.

Disasters and weather don't plan ahead, but you can. Sign up for a citizen preparedness corps training today

Additional Preparedness Checklists:

Tune In:

Disaster and emergency information will broadcast from these local radio stations:

  • 870AM WHCU
  • 97.3FM WYXL
  • 91.7FM WICB

If your TV is working, monitor a regional all-news channel, such as Spectrum News, or the Weather Channel. A weather radio will also provide accurate and current information.

National Weather Service in Binghamton

What types of emergencies can happen in Tompkins county?

There are certain basic concepts of preparedness that apply to any type of situation:

  • Be Informed
  • Make a Plan
  • Build a Kit
  • Get Involved

Learn more at www.ready.gov.

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