Voorhees Township Fire Department
2002 S. Burnt Mill Road
Voorhees, NJ 08043
The Voorhees Township Fire Department is committed to exceeding the expectations of the community we serve, while providing professional emergency services and creating a safe environment through public education.
The Voorhees Township Fire Department responded to 128 fire incidents, 536 EMS incidents and conducted 122 fire code inspections for the month of November!
This week's Tuesday tip is a reminder to be safe with candles during Hanukkah and throughout the year. Visit our website for more holiday safety resources: www.holidaysafety.org
❄️Be Ready for Winter Weather Hazards❄️
Although the Winter Season has not officially begun we have already felt the chilling effects of Old Man Winter. Now is the time for you and your families to prepare for Winter Weather Hazards.
Here are a few tips:
• Know your area’s risk for winter storms. Extreme winter weather can leave communities without utilities or other services for long periods of time. Check out ready.nj.gov/plan-prepare/public-utilities.shtml for public utility information and outage maps.
• Prepare your home to keep out the cold with insulation, caulking, and weather stripping. Learn how to keep pipes from freezing. Install and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors with battery backups.
• Pay attention to weather reports and warnings of freezing weather and winter storms. Sign up for your community’s warning system. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio also provide emergency alerts. Those living in Central and Southern New Jersey should visit US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly www.weather.gov/phi/. Those living in Northern New Jersey and the New York Metro area should visit US National Weather Service New York NY www.weather.gov/okx/.
• Gather supplies in case you need to stay home for several days without power. Keep in mind each person’s specific needs, including medication. Do not forget the needs of pets. Have extra batteries for radios and flashlights. Visit ready.nj.gov for more info. Pets are family too! Include them in your emergency plans. Visit ready.nj.gov to get started.
• Create an emergency supply kit for your car. Include jumper cables, sand, a flashlight, warm clothes, blankets, bottled water, and non-perishable snacks. Keep the gas tank full. Visit www.ready.gov/car for a full list of supplies.
• Learn the signs of, and basic treatments for, frostbite and hypothermia. Visit www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/staysafe/frostbite.html to learn more.
Always be prepared! Visit ready.nj.gov today!
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Illuminated decorations and gifts are staples of the holiday season, but can also be hazards if simple precautions aren't taken. Help your family "play it safe" throughout the holiday season by following the easy steps outlined in this safety video. Learn more: www.esfi.org/resource/children-and-holiday-safety-video-public-service-announcement-psa-319
2018 Annual Fire Prevention Awareness Night Wednesday, October 10, 2018 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Eastern Regional High School
