In time for holiday travel and winter weather, FEMA’s Ready Campaign launched the first-ever #WinterReady campaign encouraging people to identify and reduce the risks they face during the winter season. FEMA’s #WinterReady Campaign provides easy, low-cost tips to keep you safe including ways to keep homes warm, travel safely, prepare for inclement weather and simple steps to mitigate the risks of home fires which are most prevalent during this time.
- PUB DATE: 11/20/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: FEMA

A popular trend online shows people using terracotta clay pot “heaters” in an attempt to save money on heating their homes. The homemade device consists of an upside-down terracotta pot propped up over household candles. The question is: Are clay pot heaters a safe way to heat a room? No, clay pot heaters are not a safe way to heat a room.
- PUB DATE: 11/20/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXTV ABC 10 Sacramento

For first responders in Kittitas County, working with their current 911 system makes their job even harder. "We do have deputies who routinely have to deal with challenges of dealing with known dead spots," said Inspector Christopher Whitsett with the KCSO. Kittcom says their current radio system is from the 1980's and is being held together by parts from E-Bay.
- PUB DATE: 11/20/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima

VIDEO: It's been more than two weeks since a house fire in Spokane Valley killed two young boys. Firefighters are now out in the community teaching children the importance of fire safety. This includes 10-year-old Quinn Whitley, who got a special treat from the Spokane Valley Fire Department. A Spokane Valley fire truck and firefighters surprised Quinn at her home in Liberty Lake.
- PUB DATE: 11/17/2023 3:20:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane

Firefighters spent nearly three hours battling an extra-alarm fire that started Thursday morning at a warehouse in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. The fire started at a warehouse at the Evans Food Group processing plant near 41st and Halsted around 8:30 a.m. Chicago Fire Department officials said the fire was later raised to a 3-11 alarm, bringing in extra crews to fight the flames.
- PUB DATE: 11/17/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBBM-TV CBS 2 Chicago