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Fire Safety for College Students

There are several specific causes for fires in on- and off-campus college housing, including cooking, candles, smoking, and overloaded power strips.

Holiday Fire Safety Tips

To keep your holiday season joyful, we would like to take a few moments to discuss important safety issues. 

Christmas and Hanukkah are undoubtedly the highlight of the holiday season. Gatherings of people, food, drink, clothing, candles, decorati...

Don't Crowd The Plow

The Carbondale Office of Emergency Management encourages you to prepare now for possible extreme cold, snow, and ice this winter.

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)  provides the following critical components for preparing for winter...

'Tis the season to be freezin'

Take time now to prepare your family, home, vehicles, and driving habits for everything from a dusting of snow to a significant winter storm. Below is a Pre-Winter Weather Checklist to make preparing for winter easier.

Prepare your home and family.

• Prepare ...

"Marshmallows Roasting on an Open Fire"

Decking the halls, trimming the tree, and the smell of marshmallows roasting on an open fire are all part of the holiday season! While gathering with friends and family in front of the fireplace this year, the Carbondale Fire Department would like to shar...

Keep Calm and Drive Safely

Deer mating season can be a dangerous time for drivers, deer, and your vehicle. Here are some tips for avoiding a collision:

1. Watch for the rest of the pack. Deer are pack animals and rarely travel alone. If you see one, there will be more to come. Slow dow...