CPSC SPECIAL STUDY ON FIREWORKS INCIDENTS FINDS HUNDREDS OF INJURIES A DAY...
June 2012 ArticlesfireworksemergencyburnsATFDOT July 1, 2012 (Washington, D.C.) -- A special study (pdf) conducted by CPSC staff found that 65 percent of all fireworks injuries in 2011 were sustained...
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July 2012 ArticlesfoodHomeland Securityemergencynon-profitshelter The deadline for applications to be received is July 16, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. July 4, 2012 (Sa Diego) -- San Diego County anticipates...
View ArticleFROM THE CHIEF’S CORNER: POOL SAFETY GUIDELINES
July 2012 Articles911safetyemergencyelectricitynon-slipfenceguard railsFire Chief Sam DiGiovanna East County Magazine “In-House” Fire ChiefJuly 9, 2012 (San Diego's East County) -- The National...
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July 2012 Articlesearthquakeemergencydisasterevacuationfirst aid kitchecklistsupplies East County Magazine In House Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna July 30, 2012 (San Diego's East County) -- Though right...
View ArticleFROM THE FIRE CHIEF'S CORNER: RATTLESNAKE SAFETY
August 2012 Articlesrattlesnakesrattlesnake bitesemergencyfirst aid kitCalifornia Poison Control Centersnake biteBy Sam DiGiovanna, East County Magazine In House Fire ChiefAugust 8, 2012 (San Diego’s...
View ArticleHOW TO PROTECT DOGS FROM HEATSTROKE
August 2012 Articlesemergencybrain damageorgan failure August 9, 2012 (San Diego)--Heatstroke is a life-threatening emergency that can cause brain damage, organ failure and ultimately death in pets as...
View ArticleFROM THE CHIEF'S CORNER: THANKSGIVING COOKING SAFETY TIPS
November 2012 Articles911emergencycookingkitchenfire extinguisherBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovannaThanksgiving Cooking Safety Tips!November 20, 2012 (San Diego)--Thanksgiving signifies the beginning of the...
View ArticleFROM THE CHIEFS CORNER: MOVE RIGHT FOR SIRENS AND LIGHTS
December 2012 ArticlestrafficfirefightersemergencysirensaccidentslightsambulancesBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovannaDecember 5, 2012 (San Diego) -- During this busy time of year, there are more and more...
View ArticleCERT COMES TO DESCANSO: FREE TRAINING ON DISASTER RESPONSE IN MARCH
February 2013 Articlesfire safetymedicalterrorismtrainingemergencydisastersearchFebruary 24, 2013 (Descanso)--If a disastrous event overwhelms or delays the community’s professional response,...
View ArticleRENTAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO ADDITIONAL 10,000 SAN DIEGO COUNTY HOUSEHOLDS
November 2020 Articles#COVID-19emergencyrental assistanceSan Diego County Board of SupervisorslandlordstenantsBy José A. Álvarez, County of San Diego Communications OfficePhoto credit: Charles Marlin,...
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