Fire crews from SE Thurston County spent more than 12 hours fighting a house fire in Roy. The homeowner believes that the fire could have started at an electrical outlet in the garage. Everyone made it out safely.
Read more on the Nisqually Valley News.
Ever wonder why Fire Prevention week is a thing? It was started in 1925 by a Presidential Proclamation by President Calvin Coolidge, in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
This fire was devastating and changed much about American life. For more on the history of the Chicago Fire of 1871 and Fire Prevention Week, check out this video:
Fire prevention week is coming up and SE Thurston Fire Authority wants to remind kids about fire safety rules they should remember.
Remember that your family should have a plan in place in case of a fire. For more fire safety rules to share with your kids, watch this video:
It’s nearly the opening for deer season. With that comes an important question: do you know the hunter orange requirements? It’s a hard question for some, but everyone going into the woods (for any reason) this time of year should have the answer.
The requirement is a minimum of 400 square inches that must be visible from all sides and above the waist. According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s website, a hat alone does not meet this requirement.
For more details on the regulations and the upcoming seasons, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s website.
When South Pierce Fire and Rescue’s Levy Lid Lift failed in 2017 it equated to a $700,000 loss in revenue. Now the district is asking voters to restore the levy amount.
The cut means the district has had to “brown out a station for a day,” said Fire Chief Lloyd Galey, meaning a segment of the district doesn’t have a unit in service.
The district covers 140 square miles with less than 30 career staff members, leading to smaller crew numbers, less stations being manned and longer response times.
Read more on Nisqually Valley News
The crews of SE Thurston Fire Authority and other fire departments were fighting a brush fire near Yelm State Route 510, Mud Run Road and Anderson Lane. The fire also blocked eastbound State Route 510 at Church Kalama Road.
A woman separated from a group floating the Nisqually River on Sunday, July 15, was rescued on Monday morning.
The woman was found safe, though she was hungry, cold, and tired.
SE Thurston Fire Authority received assistance in the rescue from the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office and Lacey Fire District #3.
Be safe when you’re out on the water and wear a life jacket at all times. Don’t consume alcohol or drugs while on the water. Remember to take a First Aid kit and don’t forget your cell phone in case of an emergency!
Annual ‘Seattle to Portland’ (STP) Bike Ride
Saturday & Sunday, July 14 – 15
Riders travel through Yelm
www.cascade.org
Movie in the Park
Tuesday, July 17; Saturday, July 21
Longmire Community Park
Sponsored by the Yelm Lions Club
2nd Annual UFO Festival & Cosmic Symposium
Friday-Sunday, July 27 – 29
www.yelmufofest.com
Yelm Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, May 26 – October 27
Yelm Community Center
www.yelmfarmersmarket.com
Annual Jazz Festival
Saturday, August 4
Yelm City Park
Movie in the Park
Saturday, August 4; Saturday, August 18
Longmire Community Park
Sponsored by the Yelm Lions Club
Prairie Street Rod Association Annual Car Show
Sunday, August 5
Yelm High School Campus
National Night Out
Tuesday, August 7
Yelm Community Center
Rotary Backyard Jamboree
Saturday, August 11
Yelm City Park
www.yelmrotary.com
Sponsored by Yelm Rotary Club
Drive 507 Business After Hours
Thursday, August 30
10501 Creek Street, SE Suite 3
Yelm, WA 98597
Yelm Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, May 26 – October 27
Yelm Community Center
www.yelmfarmersmarket.com
Movie in the Park
Saturday, September 1
Longmire Community Park
Sponsored by the Yelm Lions Club
Drive 507 Business After Hours
Thursday, September 27
715 E. Yelm Avenue Suite 1
Yelm, WA 98597
Yelm Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, May 26 – October 27
Yelm Community Center
www.yelmfarmersmarket.com
First Annual ‘Octoberfest’
Saturday, October 6
Yelm Community Center and Yelm City Park
Drive 507 Business After Hours
Thursday, September 27
Yelm Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, May 26 – October 27
Yelm Community Center
www.yelmfarmersmarket.com
30th Annual “Christmas in the Park” Event
Saturday, December 1
Yelm Community Center and Yelm City Park
Sponsored by the City of Yelm, Yelm Chamber, Yelm Community Schools, and local businesses
Summer is upon us and the days are growing hotter. In the summer days, it’s important to stay hydrated and safe. Here’s a visual to help you know the difference in symptoms between heat exhaustion and heat stroke, as well as how to treat each.
Stay safe out there!
The kitchen is an extremely busy place in the home. It’s where families come together for events, cook their meals, and spend time together. The kitchen is where various prep work begins, a new family recipe takes shape, and where we spend hours connecting with friends and family.
All this traffic, along with the fixtures and appliances inside, means the kitchen can also be a dangerous room, if safety precautions are not in place. More than half of all house fires start in the kitchen. Adapting safe cooking practices, acting quickly during an actual emergency, and learning about general home fire safety can help you to become better prepared and to keep your family safe in the event that tragedy strikes.
Source: https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/preventing-kitchen-fires-in-your-home/#ixzz5FWIaYzzi
