Unintentional actions are the leading cause of outside fires. Community residents need to keep fire safety in mind when enjoying summer vacations, camping, family reunions, grilling and the Fourth of July.
Grill fire safety: Only use propane, charcoal and wood pellet barbecue grills outside. Indoor use can cause a fire or carbon monoxide poisoning.Place your grill well away from siding and deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.Keep a 3-foot safe zone around your grill. This will keep kids and pets safe.
Fire pits, campfires, chimneys and outdoor fireplaces: Use a metal screen over wood-burning fires to keep sparks from floating out, Build campfires at least 25 feet away from tents, shrubs and anything that can burn.Turn off or put out fires before you leave the backyard.
Fireworks: Fireworks are dangerous to people and pets. Using them puts your property at risk.The best way to stay safe from fireworks is to not use them. Instead, attend a public fireworks display put on by professionals.
Outdoor Fire Safety (fema.gov)
Burn Restrictions & Fire Danger Maps | ND Response
Air Quality - North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (nd.gov)
Public Alerts can be sent to inform or request the public for assistance. Public Alerts can be sent on land line telephones, cellular and smart phones, North Dakota Lottery messaging boards and Interstate Highway messaging boards.
LaMoure County can send a public alert through its CodeRED system. Please consider signing up your cellular or smart phone to receive a call or text message. LaMoure County can also request a Statewide alert if the criteria is met for an Amber, Silver or Blue Alert. For more information:
Please consider signing up for the CodeRED system !
The first Wednesday of each month the outdoor warning sirens are tested at appoximately 11:00AM during the months of April, May, June, July, August, September, and October.
Next meeting is Thursday, August 8th at 7:30AM
https://lamourecountynd.com/LocalEmergencyPlanningCommittee-LEPC