Fire House Facts
Date:
09/01/2009Summary:
Sunday August 23, 2009 through Saturday August 29, 2009Contact:
The Yuma Fire Department responded to 185 emergency calls for services
- 8 Commercial Assignments
Including: an intentionally set fire at a vacant home, a vehicle fire, and various false alarms - 12 Motor Vehicle Crashes (33 total patients)
Including: 2 involving a YCAT bus - 148 Other Medical Emergencies (serious to minor)
Including: 10 for difficulty breathing, 13 for chest pain, 18 fall victims, 4 unconscious people, 6 seizure cases, 6 diabetic emergency, 5 patients with mental problems, 3 allergic reactions, 3 possible poisoning/overdoses, 1 call for a child locked inside of a vehicle, 2 for a heat related emergency and misc. other illnesses and injuries. - 17 Special Duty, Public Assistance, and Residential Assignments
Including: a fire set by a child outside of a residence, a fire from an electrical malfunction at a residence, a dumpster fire, and various alarms
Emergency Preparedness
Over the last couple of weeks there has been an increased national focus on hurricanes threatening the U.S. We have seen preparations, and various warnings issued. What is your level of personal and family preparedness? How would you react if faced with having to leave your home? How about if utilities like electricity, gas, water, or telephone service are disrupted? What if grocery stores are closed due to the emergency? The Yuma area is not immune.
Do you have an emergency plan? What if something happens while you are at work and your family members become separated? Have you identified a friend or family member living in another part of town that everyone knows to go to if you can’t go home? Do you have a 72 hour supply of non-perishable food and water?
So far this summer we have had large power outages, a very strong monsoon storm, and even a large scale evacuation. Authorities will do their best to reunite families and provide other assistance to the public, but a personal emergency plan, especially one that has been discussed with your family, and practiced, is going to be more effective.
September is National Preparedness Month. Think about your personal emergency plans now, because during the emergency is not the time for preparation. If you, or a group you belong to, would like more information about Emergency Preparedness, you can contact the City of Yuma Fire Department’s Public Information Office at 373-4855.
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