The following are from the Institute for Business andHome Safety.
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The Institute for Business and Home Safety - Suggestions for many types of disasters.(website)
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Know Your Plan - an iPhone App for Disaster Planning (website)
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You Can Go Home Again - Guidance for Recovering from Disaster. (1 MB)
The following are from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. You will find recommendations for planning for many disaster events at these websites.
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Prepare, Plan, and Stay Informed (website)
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Build a Kit to Prepare for Disasters (website)
The mission of the international nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards. NFPA has developed educational materials designed to reduce fire deaths, injuries, and property loss. The links below connect you with "tip sheets" with recommendations for preventing home fires.
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Cooking fires are the leading cause of reported home structure fires and home fire injuries. (716 KB)
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Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a cause of home fires - and home fire deaths. (624 KB)
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Christmas tree fires can grow large very quickly. (876 KB)
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Home Safety for People with Disabilities. (670 KB)
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Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths. (852 KB)
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Electrical Safety. (670 KB)
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Protect Your Home from Power Surges and Lightning. (52 KB)
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Microwave Oven Safety. (960 KB)
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A Fireplace can be Firewise. (6 KB)
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Disabled Persons Evacuation Checklist. (200 KB)
The Firewise/NFPA logo used by permission of the National Fire Protection Association.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention provides information to help you prepare for and respond to natural disasters and severe weather.
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Dawson County Chief Ranger (116 KB)
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Pickens County Chief Ranger (114 KB)
Dawson and Pickens Counties have a Georgia Forest Commision Chief Ranger. Click below for contact information.
