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USFA supports and strengthens fire and EMS to prepare for, prevent, mitigate and respond to all hazards.

Emmitsburg, MD
Joined December 2008
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Space heaters are a great way to bring extra warmth, but make sure you use them safely. ✔️ Don’t plug them into extension cords or power strips. ✔️ Keep them away from flammable objects.
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Clocks fell back this week. 🕰️ Take one more minute to check your car for open recalls. 🚗🔧 💻 NHTSA.gov/Recalls 📲 Download the SaferCar app
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A little extra caution can help prevent a crash. 🦌⚠️ Deer are on the move this time of year and can enter the road unexpectedly. Whether you're driving through wooded areas or suburban neighborhoods, stay focused and be prepared for sudden crossings.
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⛈️Flood insurance isn't just for coastal cities. Even if you're inland, severe flooding can reach your community. Make sure you're covered today. 🔗agents.floodsmart.gov/sites/…
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Winter weather is right around the corner. ❄️ It's time to get ready for the seasonal risks winter can bring. Take steps now to help your household prepare for cold temperatures, snow, ice and other hazards in your area. Find tips from @Readygov: ready.gov/winter-ready
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Where it can rain, it can flood. We now offer the option to purchase a National Flood Insurance Program policy online through Floodsmart.gov! Flood insurance provides financial protection for your home and property against the unexpected. More: fema.gov/press-release/20261…
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USFA’s Firefighter Fatality Reports show that many firefighters and other emergency responders have died on duty from crashes involving emergency and personal vehicles responding to and returning from fires and other emergencies. #CRSW2026 usfa.fema.gov/ems/
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There is still time to register! Join USFA for an overview of the new National Wildfire Evacuation Planning Guidance, developed w/ FEMA to help communities prepare for, manage, and recover from wildfire evacuations.
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Learn about practical planning tools, decision-making considerations, communication strategies, post-evacuation recovery guidance, USFA’s newest dataset for analysis of Temporary Fire Refuge Area(TFRA), & free tools to support the development of CWPPs. Register today!
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There are four weeks left in the 2026 hurricane season! Late-season storms can still bring dangerous winds, flooding and other impacts. Take time to refresh your household’s emergency plan and supplies so you are ready if a storm develops. Find tips at ready.gov/hurricanes.
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Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, confusion and even loss of consciousness. 🚨 Know the signs! If you suspect CO poisoning, get outside immediately and call 911. Working CO alarms save lives! #COAwarenessWeek #BarrieFire #FireSafety
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Webinar: NERIS in Action: A Year of Shared Progress. Year one in review, a first look at 2027, and live Q&A, with U.S. Fire Administrator Paul Matheis. Tue, Dec 1, 1:00 p.m. ET. Hosted by FSRI at UL Research Institutes. web.cvent.com/event/758f2517…
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Cooking is the leading cause of home fires. Today, practice staying in the kitchen whenever you are cooking. #FireSafety
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Did you know that as little as six inches of water can cause you to lose control of your vehicle? Don't drive through flooded roads, it can be hard to tell how deep the water is. Stay safe and find another route.
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Daylight saving time is over! ⏰ When you moved your clocks back this weekend, did you also check your home's smoke alarms? @usfire recommends testing your smoke alarms at least twice a year—check once when springing forward and once when falling back to help you remember.
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Stay informed and prepared wherever you go with the FEMA App! Get real-time weather alerts, disaster safety tips and emergency preparedness information to help you and your loved ones stay ready before, during and after disasters. Download for free: fema.gov/app
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“Slow Down, Move Over”
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As you set your clocks back this fall, take a few minutes to check your smoke alarms. Test each alarm, replace the batteries if needed, and make sure everyone in your home knows what to do if the alarm sounds.
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