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Courtesy of Jerry Snyder
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September is National Preparedness Month - A Great Time to Work Toward Becoming Fire Adapted
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM), and FEMA, America's PrepareAthon! and Ready.gov have teamed up to encourage people across the nation to evaluate which types of natural disaster affect their areas. A key component of NPM is National PrepareAthon! Day. Watch the campaign's video for inspiration to register and prepare for disaster in your community! Continue reading...
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Autumn has arrived, and with it the perfect opportunity to replace flammable plants with less hazardous types in the home landscape. Fall planting will establish healthy roots and provide a head start for spring growth. Read an article on the topic by Carson City/Storey County Extension Educator, JoAnne Skelly. Also be sure to check out our Choosing the Right Plants for Northern Nevada's High Fire Hazard Areas for tips on what you should and shouldn't plant to reduce your wildfire threat.
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Courtesy of the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada
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Partner Spotlight: American Red Cross of Northern Nevada
The American Red Cross is launching their Fire Preparedness Campaign on Saturday, October 11.
The goal of the campaign is to reduce the staggering number of deaths and injuries caused each year in house fires by 25%. The Northern Nevada kickoff will occur on Thursday, October 9, at 10am at the Washoe County Regional Emergency Operations center. On October 11, volunteers will distribute information door-to-door and discuss safety tips with residents in Reno, Sparks, Sun Valley, Carson City and Fallon. Residents without proper smoke detectors can make an appointment to have them installed the following Saturday, October 18. Click here for more information on the Home Fire Preparedness Campaign in Northern Nevada.
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Funding Opportunities
State Farm Safety Grant: Applications for the 2015 State Farm Safety Grant are available September 2 through October 31, 2014. Funding is directed toward home safety and fire prevention, disaster preparedness and other categories. Eligible organizations include: educational institutions, government entities, nonprofit organizations and volunteer fire companies. For more details, click here.
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This newsletter is provided by University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, an EEO/AA institution, with funding from a State Fire Assistance grant from the Nevada Division of Forestry and USDA Forest Service. Additional support is provided by the Bureau of Land Management - Nevada State Office.
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