JdF Emerg Program

Do you know the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning? Make sure you do! It might not just be fatigue or the flu: zurl.co/JXoOJ

#Windwarning for Van Island. Starting on Thurs, SE winds gusting 70-90 km/h, continuing Friday. Winds shift to SW Saturday with similar gust strength. Be prepared for power outages, have fuel for generators, charge all electronics including power banks. Secure loose objects #yyj

It’s #TestItTuesday! Now is a great time to test your CO & smoke alarms. Only working alarms will keep you & your loved ones safe #COsafety zurl.co/u1oD7

To reduce the chances of you or a loved one getting carbon monoxide poisoning, Install a certified carbon monoxide alarm in your home and check it regularly to make sure the battery is working.

Its Carbon Monoxide Awareness week, #DYK carbon monoxide (CO) is colorless & odorless. If using a wood stove, propane or natural gas to heat indoors, then install CO detectors #prepared

Today we start #ABC2Preparedness Letter A - Anchor tall furniture, TVs, and bookshelves to prevent tipping.

Trick or Treat rules: Stay in groups, children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult. Make sure everyone is highly visible #HappyHalloween

Tomorrow we will be starting the ABCs to preparedness for the next 26 weeks #ABC2Preparedness

#Halloween tips: make costumes visible with reflective tape and flashlights. Use face paints instead of mask that block vision.

Week 26 Meet with neighbours to discuss #emergency preparations and sharing items such as generators #26weeks

Week 25 Join a preparedness workshop or emergency training program in your area #26weeks #emergencypreparedness #InItTogether

Week 24 if you haven't already then register for #ShakeOutBC at zurl.co/Y2WOG #PreparedNotScared

Feels hot? Stop using it. Stop using your device if it feels very hot, starts to swell, smells strange, leaks, smokes, or makes popping or hissing sounds. #FirePreventionWeek

Always charge electronic devices on hard, flat surfaces (such as a table, desk, or bare floor) never on beds, sofas, or under pillows #FirePreventionWeek

#FirePreventionWeek For charging tools and rides, charge outside. Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging.

It's #FirePreventionWeek. this years theme is "Charge into Safety" The campaign focuses on the safe usage, charging, and storage of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries found in phones, tablets, laptops, power tools, e-bikes, and scooters.