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Change your Clock - Change your Battery

Wednesday, 03 November 2010 13:46

Alexandria, KY — November 2, 2010  —  We all know that Smoke Alarms (Detectors) can save lives when operating properly. There are many types, however most smoke alarms are battery operated or have battery backup features. It is important to test your alarms each month to assure that they are in working order.

We also need to be sure the battery has adequate power to operate the alarm. Smoke alarms have a monitoring system for the battery and start chirping when the battery is low. All of this sounds great and fool proof, however several lives were lost due to non-working smoke alarms. Many were found without batteries in them. The Reason? Maybe someone took the battery for a game or radio, or removed the battery to stop the chirping or maybe they were going to replace it and forgot. Because of these findings the program "Change Your Clock - Change Your Battery" was developed. If everyone follows this program they should never be subject to a non-working smoke detector due to a missing or weak battery. The Action is simple and we are reminded each year at Daylight savings time. In the spring (March) we move our clocks ahead one hour and in fall (November) we move them back one hour. William Ray Turner, director of the Campbell County Office of Emergency Management urges you, each time you do this to change the battery in all the smoke alarms as well.

Turner also said AIf a specific battery type is recommended then that=s the one to use and whether one is recommended or not, always be sure you are purchasing a fresh battery@. Turner went on to note that those available at a garage sale or flea market may be old stock. Always check the dates on the  battery. Turner also stressed that the life of a smoke detector is 10 years. If your detector is 10 years old or older, it should be replaced. Remember, properly working smoke alarms can save lives.

Home Heating Safety

Monday, 01 November 2010 14:21

NEWS RELEASE

 Campbell County Office of Emergency Management
P.O. Box153
Alexandria, KY  41001

 For more information contact:

William R. Turner, Director

859-635-1111

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Alexandria, KY — November 1, 2010  —  With the chill of fall expected to arrive this week it’s time to think about our home heating systems. The heating system in a home is the prime cause of fires in residences and is the second most common cause of deaths because of fires, according to nationwide research.

William Ray Turner, Director of the Campbell County Office of Emergency Management explains that common sense steps can do much to avoid the risks of fire in the home.

Here are some precautions that Turner offers:

* Check the central heating system early every season, even before turning on the heat, if possible.

* Change or clean air filters regularly, every month of the prime heating system if you can.

* Wood or coal‑burning stoves should be at least a yard away from walls or furniture. Heating devices should be installed by carefully following all directions, and checked for cracks or other problems periodically.

* Do not fill kerosene heaters indoors, and never while the heater is in operation. Again, follow the directions carefully, step by step.

* Have an emergency escape plan ‑‑ which can help in situations other than fires ‑‑ and actually hold a home fire emergency drill each heating season.

* Have a prearranged place for your family group to assemble after leaving the building. Lives are lost every year by persons attempting to rescue family members who are merely lost because in the confusion of the immediate aftermath of a home fire.

 Emergency Management officials suggest, if you need further information, that you contact the fire department nearest your home.

Election Day

Wednesday, 27 October 2010 11:15

Election Day is November 2nd, if you'd like to see a sample ballot click on the following link:

http://apps.sos.ky.gov/electionballots/

OEM Meeting

Monday, 18 October 2010 12:35

NEWS RELEASE 

Campbell County Office of Emergency Management
P.O. Box153
Alexandria, KY  41001

 For more information contact:

William R. Turner, Director
859-635-1111

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Alexandria, KY —  October 18, 2010 — The public is advised of an upcoming meeting, of the Campbell County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee. This meeting is open to the public and will be held October 28^th, 2010 at 10:00 AM in the Campbell County Office of Emergency Management, located at 8774 Constable Drive, Alexandria, KY. 

Business will focus on activities of the  Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 passed by congress and the Federal Register Notice, Part III 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206 "Hazard Mitigation Planning and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program: Interim Final Rule" date February 26, 2002 which provides a framework for mitigation planning in Campbell County.

All Campbell County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee meetings are open to the public. The agenda for the meeting may be obtained by written request or by telephone request to William Ray Turner, Emergency Management Director at 859-635-1111.