Educate yourself on how to be “firewise”
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News & Lifestyle › April 2nd, 2007
Opportunities to help fire victims
Wildfire & Danger Updates Many organizations have posted current fire information, as well as extreme fire danger zones. Click on the links below for fire news and updates. U.S. Conservation Fire Watch National Interagency Fire Center National Fire News U.S. Map of Current Fires National Fire Site Updates National Fire Protection Association US Fire Administration Arizona Interagency Wildland Fire ... read morePublished in General
Keep your pets safe in the event of a fire.
Pet Fire Safety Oftentimes, in the event of a fire, pets are lost or set free. Pets 911, the sister site to Earth 911, has emergency information, local shelter and rescue locations and information, as well as a lost-and-found database available to communities nationwide. In addition, the American Humane Association has disaster preparation information and updates on current fire situations. Find ... read morePublished in General
Fire reports and information
Make a Difference There are many ways you can help fire victims, from cash donations to well-known relief organizations to volunteering at pet shelters. Click on the links below to see how you can help fire victims. American Red Cross - 1-800-GET-INFO Salvation Army Pets 911 - 1-888-PETS-911 Network for Good Disaster Relief Network American Forests Wildfire ReliefPublished in General
Laundry Tips
Wash your clothes in cold water using cold-water detergents whenever possible. Wash and dry full loads. If you are washing a small load, use the appropriate water-level setting. Dry towels and heavier cottons in a separate load from lighter-weight clothes. Don't over-dry your clothes. If your machine has a moisture sensor, use it. Clean the lint filter in the dryer after every load to improve ... read morePublished in Clothing
Saving Energy in your Kitchen
Energy-Saving Kitchen Tips Be sure to place the faucet lever on the kitchen sink in the cold position when using small amounts of water. Placing the lever in the hot position uses energy to heat the water even though it never reaches the faucet. If you need to purchase a gas oven or range, look for one with an automatic, electric ignition ... read morePublished in Appliances
Lighting and Energy Conservation
Indoor Lighting Tips Turn off the lights in any room you are not using and consider installing timers, photo cells, or occupancy sensors to reduce the amount of time your lights are on. Use task lighting; instead of brightly lighting an entire room, focus the light where you need it. For example, use fluorescent under-cabinet lighting for kitchen sinks and countertops under ... read morePublished in Household
Landscaping Tips (Dependent on Geographic Area)
Trees that lose their leaves in the fall (i.e., deciduous) are the most effective at reducing heating and cooling energy costs. When selectively placed around a house, they provide excellent protection from the summer sun but permit winter sunlight to reach and warm your house. The height, growth rate, branch spread, and shape are all factors to consider in choosing ... read morePublished in Garden
Energy Conservation tips for your Windows
If you live in a Cold Climate: Install exterior or interior storm windows; storm windows can reduce heat loss through your windows by 25% to 50%. Storm windows should have weatherstripping at all moveable joints; be made of strong, durable materials; and have interlocking or overlapping joints. Low-e storm windows save even more energy. Repair and weatherize your current storm windows, if ... read morePublished in Construction
Water Heating and Energy Conservation
Repair leaky faucets promptly; a leaky faucet wastes gallons of water in a short period. Insulate your electric hot-water storage tank and pipes, but be careful not to cover the thermostat. Insulate your gas or oil hot-water storage tank and pipes, but be careful not to cover the water heater's top, bottom, thermostat, or burner compartment; when in doubt, get professional help. Install ... read morePublished in Appliances
