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10A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL DECEMBER 13, 2017 Are you ready? D ISASTER P REPAREDNESS Cottage Grove fi re crews head to California wildfi res PHOTO COURTESY INCIWEB Fire crews battle the Thomas Fire in California on Dec. 9. Cottage Grove crews expected home from California this week. By Caitlyn May cmay@cgsentinel.com The Oregon Offi ce of State Fire Marshal, through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, has activated its Agency Operations Center and 10 strike teams with equipment and personnel who are enroute to assist with the latest wildfi res in California. South Lane County Fire and Rescue (SLFR) sent one fi re engine and three staff to the fi res that were sparked early this week and continue to grow. "They were headed down and it's zero percent contained," SLFR Division Chief Joe Raade said. California fi re offi cials submitted a request ask- ing for assistance yesterday evening from Oregon. The OSFM activated its emergency mobilization plan, sending out the request for assistance to all Oregon fi re agencies. "Oregon fi re agencies have again answered the call and we are honored to assist our neighbors for the second time this year, said Chief Depu- ty State Fire Marshal Mari- ana Ruiz-Temple. "California helped us with the fi res in south- ern Oregon this year, we assist- ed them in October and I am proud that we can again assist them in their time of need." SLFR were joined by equip- ment and personnel from Siu- slaw, McKenzie and Lane Fire Authority. "It's the fi rst year the state of Oregon has provided mutual aid to California," Raade said. Under the agreement, SLFR can remain in California for up to 14 days. However, according to Raade, California is footing the bill for personnel to fi ll-in for local staffers fi ghting the blaze in California, as well as renting the time of SLFR's en- gine. 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With the holiday season in full swing, State Fire Marshal Jim Walker urges citizens to remember fi re prevention when decorating and entertaining. From 2012 through 2016, Oregon fi re agencies reported there were 3,510 residential fi res during the holiday period from November 22 through January 15. These fi res were reported to have resulted in 14 deaths, 194 injuries, and more than $61.2 million in property loss. "This season is a busy and exciting time of year, but don't let that distract you from keep- ing your family and friends safe from fi re," says Walker. "By following a few important pre- vention tips for Christmas trees, decorations, and candles, you can help ensure your holidays remain happy." Tree care and decorating tips: * Choose a fresh, healthy tree with a deep-green color and fl exible needles. * When you get the tree home, cut off the bottom two inches of the trunk. This creates a fresh, raw cut for the tree to soak up water. * Water your tree daily. A tree may consume between a quart and a gallon of water per day. * Place the tree at least three feet away from any heat source such as a fi replace, woodstove, space heater, heating vent, base- board heater, or radiator. * Use only noncombustible or fl ame resistant materials to trim a tree. * Always unplug tree lights before leaving home or going to bed. * If using a woodstove or fi replace, keep it screened at all times. Keep ribbons, boughs, and other decorative materials at least three feet away. * After the holiday season or whenever your tree dries out, promptly dispose of it and other dry greenery. Burning a tree in a stove or fi replace is extremely dangerous; proper disposal in- cludes recycling or pick-up by a disposal service. * Never burn wrapping paper in the fi replace or wood stove. Wrapping paper burns at higher temperatures than wood and can cause a chimney fi re. Electrical safety * Maintain your holiday lights. Inspect holiday lights each year for frayed wires, bare spots, and broken or cracked sockets. * Do not overload electrical sockets. Do not link more than three light strands, unless the manufacturer's directions indi- cate it is safe. * Protect electrical cords from damage. To avoid shock or fi re hazards, cords should never be pinched by furniture, placed under rugs, located near heat sources or attached by nails or staples. * Make sure all extension cords and electrical decorations used outdoors are marked for outdoor use. Candle safety * Consider using battery-op- erated fl ameless candles, which can look and smell like real can- dles. * Never leave a burning can- dle unattended. Extinguish can- dles when you go to bed, leave a room, or before leaving the house. * Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn. Keep candles at least one foot from combustibles in- cluding clothing, curtains, up- holstered furniture, greenery, and decorations. * Always use a sturdy non-combustible (metal, glass, or ceramic) candleholder. If a sturdy non-combustible candle- holder is not available, the can- dle can be placed on a non-com- bustible plate. * Place candles out of reach of small children and pets. * Avoid candles with items embedded in them such as twigs, fl owers, or leaves. These items can ignite or even ex- plode. * Always use a fl ashlight -- not a candle -- for emergency lighting. 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Certificate C250A (ID: C250E; PA: C250Q); Insurance Policy P150(GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK; TN: P150TN) 6096C MB16-NM001Gc Cottage Grove Sentinel Make sure all the pieces are in place to render you and your family prepared in the event of a natural disaster. • Listen to radio or television newscasts for the latest weather information, and follow all evacuation directions and suggestions. • Keep a stock of non-perishable food items as well as bottled water on hand inside your home. • Keep a 72 Hour Kit on hand inside your home that is easy to get to in the event of a disaster. For more information and tips on disaster response and preparedness, contact your local emergency services center. South Lane Fire & Rescue • 233 Harrison Ave, Cottage Grove 541-942-4493 • 55 South 1st Street, Creswell 541-895-2506 Twitter: @southlanefi re Facebook: southlanecountyfi reandrescue
