Big Bear City, CA, November 27, 2013 - Local firefighters will rush to your house in a pinch, but they offer the following advice to avoid needing them in the first place: • Clean ovens and stove tops thoroughly before cooking so that built-up grease can't ignite. • Don’t leave cooking food unattended on the stove or in the oven -- especially not overnight. • Keep … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Safety Checklist
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Where There’s Smoke, There’s Pile Burning
Big Bear Valley, CA, November 21, 2013 - The Forest Service is taking advantage of the wintry weather this week by burning slash and debris piles along 2N93, west of SR38/Erwin Lake and south of Sugarloaf. Smoke will be visible throughout the valley. Prescribed winter burning projects are part of a continuing effort to reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire and improve … [Read more...] about Where There’s Smoke, There’s Pile Burning
Time to Change Clocks and Check Batteries
Big Bear Valley, CA, November 1, 2013 - Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday at 2:00 a.m., when clocks should be turned back one hour to 1:00 a.m. Here's a smart way to use that "extra hour" we'll gain on Sunday: test and change batteries on life saving devices like smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and flashlights. Every year at this time, the San Bernardino … [Read more...] about Time to Change Clocks and Check Batteries
It’s Time for a Quake-up Call!
Big Bear City, CA, October 14, 2013 - If planning for an earthquake is still on your list of things to do, let the Great California ShakeOut Drill be your wake-up call. Over 9 million Californians have registered at www.ShakeOut.org/california to practice the annual “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” drill on October 17 at 10:17 a.m. In the meantime, there are some steps you can take … [Read more...] about It’s Time for a Quake-up Call!
Stay Safe While Keeping Warm
Big Bear Valley, CA, October 10, 2013 - With winter weather upon us, the County Fire Department is reminding us that accidents with fireplaces and heating equipment are a major cause of preventable home fires. Here are some fire safety tips as you heat up the house: · Change furnace filters to keep equipment running efficiently and safely. · Keep space heaters at least three … [Read more...] about Stay Safe While Keeping Warm