October’s Spark bulletin explains why gray ash can still be hot, how to store and dispose of ashes safely, and how to finish an outdoor fire. Read the bulletin and find local wildfire-preparation resources.
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Wildfire readiness for La Madera, San Pedro Creek Estates, San Pedro Overlook, Puertocito Road, and our Sandia Mountain neighbors: protect the home, keep access clear, and plan to leave early.
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Clean the filter, keep the vent clear, and turn the dryer off before leaving or sleeping. Simple habits for a safer laundry day.
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Simple charging, storage, and recycling habits for the rechargeable batteries in your phones, power tools, and e-bikes.
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TO SAVE LIVES IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, THE LA MADERA FIRE DISTRICT URGES RESIDENTS TO ‘CLOSE BEFORE YOU DOZE’ In response to fires engulfing homes at record speeds, The La Madera Fire District is working with UL FSRI to spread a life-saving message Sandia Park, New Mexico (December 2018) – The La Madera Fire
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Neighbors, As a reminder, should a smoke detector sound, and you need to escape, first get outside, call 911, and stay outside! If there is a fire in your home, you could have less than 2 minutes to get out safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Make a fire escape plan. Draw a map of
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Neighbors, All smoke detectors in your home should be tested monthly. We suggest that you add doing so to your calendars right now! To test your alarm, press the test button to be sure the alarm is working properly. Here are easy to follow instructions on how to test your smoke detector – https://al.st/2IHs8mn Should a
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Neighbors, The 2018 fire prevention week theme is, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere.” So look for places fire can start. Take a good look around your home. Gather evidence of fire dangers and address the problems. Here are some common places to start: The kitchen: Anything that can catch fire is
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Neighbors, During Fire Prevention Week, the La Madera Fire District encourages residents to “Look. Listen. Learn.” What does that mean? Today’s home fires burn faster than ever. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Knowing how to
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Historical notice about a 2018 county resolution. Check current restrictions with the responsible agency before using fireworks.
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Set up outdoors, stay with the grill, maintain equipment, and dispose of cooled coals safely.
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Prepare your East Mountain home for heating season with equipment maintenance, safe ash disposal, and working alarms.
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