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UrduOctober 9th kicked off the National Fire Protection Association’s 100th annual Fire Prevention Week. This year’s campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape,” aims to raise awareness around how individuals can keep themselves safe in the event of a fire. In time for this long-running observance, we looked at ways the CSU is working to protect its students, faculty, staff and community in the midst of fires.
Tag: wild fires
Glass Fire could impact financial longevity for CA wineries
The Glass Fire has already burned over 55,500 acres and hot, dry, windy conditions threaten additional fire danger to California’s Napa and Sonoma wine regions. Cheryl Stanley is a lecturer in food and beverage management at the Cornell University School of…
DHS S&T to Evaluate Select Wildfire Sensor Technologies
DHS S&T selected four new industry partners to participate in a new wildfire sensors workstream of the Smart Cities Internet of Things Innovation (SCITI) Labs.
Communities must band together to protect against bushfires
As Australia confronts devastating bushfire conditions, people across the nation are doing all they can to ensure the safety of their homes, property and loved ones. But while many individuals are responding well to bushfire risks, a lack of preparation on the community level could be hampering their efforts, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
Protecting Your Lungs From Wildfire Smoke
Wildfires continue to burn throughout Southern California, forcing many people to evacuate their homes and workplaces. Even if you don’t live in an evacuation zone, smoke from the fires can pose a serious health risk.
S&T Explores Wildland Fire Innovation with Federal and Global Partners
In 2018, more than 58,000 wildfires raged in the U.S., burning more than 1.5 million acres. In 2019, from January 1 to May 10, there have already been more than 10,000. Last year’s Camp Fire in Northern California was the…