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Seniors and Fire Prevention

Older adults are at higher risk of being injured or dying from a home fire. Decreased mobility, cognitive confusion, sight, and hearing loss can affect your ability to respond quickly in an emergency.

Senior Safety Reviews has published 10 “Most Recommende...

Be Safe! Prepare for Hazards

Before you get on the water, the Carbondale Fire Department would like to share the following checklist to ensure you have a safe boating experience.

1. Check the forecast with the National Weather Service
2. Always wear your life jacket
3. Know your limits - do not ...

Recreational Fire Guidelines

Pursuant to Carbondale City Code 10-1-14 it is unlawful to burn or set fire to refuse or any other combustible material within the City of Carbondale with the exception of recreational fires, established in the following guidelines:

• The fire sho...

Turn Around, Don't Drown

Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm-related hazard.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water. The...

Always Read the Warning Labels on Cleaning Supplies

The weather is warming up and that means many will be starting to do some spring cleaning. It’s important to understand what not to mix together. Always read the warning labels on the cleaning supplies and follow the manufactures instructions on the prope...

Tornado Safety

Here are some guidelines to follow to keep you and your family safe during a tornado.

Go to the basement or an inside room without windows on the lowest floor (bathroom, closet, center hallway). If possible, avoid sheltering in any room with windows. For a...