Wind Advisory

May 4

Today we celebrate International Firefighters Day. We thank all who serve. ...

May 3

The Robertsville Volunteer Fire Co, on behalf of all our members, would like to express our deepest appreciation and gratitude this Teacher Appreciation Week. This year has been the most challenging times in most of our lives, certainly in the lives of our children, yet our sense community is as strong as ever, thanks to you all. You’ve been an amazing and welcome virtual presence in our homes. You rose to a challenge none of us could have anticipated and because of your steady example our children are rising to the challenge as well. This year will be a year none of our kiddos forget — but rather than look back in sadness or fear, they will recall the bond they shared with all of you. They will recall examples of warmth, strength, adaptability, grace and resilience. And for that, we are forever grateful. @marlborotownship @mtpsnj #teachersappreciationweek ...

May 1

WHAT IS WILDFIRE COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS DAY?⠀
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is a national campaign that encourages people and organizations everywhere to come together on a single day to take action to raise awareness and reduce wildfire risks. It is held in the United States and Canada on the first Saturday in May. Given that in-person gatherings are limited or on-hold in many places, this year’s Prep Day is focused on what residents can do on and around their home to help protect against the threat of wildfires.⠀
The idea for the day came from a survey asking middle school students in Texas and Colorado about how they wanted to learn about wildfire. They wanted to be a part of some-thing that was making a difference by improving wildfire safety where they lived. When the program was piloted in 2013 in Colorado, both students and adults were eager to be a part of a day to raise awareness about wildfire safety involving hands-on risk reduction activities. Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is now celebrated across the nation.⠀
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WHO SUPPORTS THIS EFFORT?⠀
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping save lives and reduce loss from fire and electrical hazards, manages Prep Day. State Farm provides generous financial support with 150 project awards. Many national organizations help promote Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, including FEMA, U.S. Fire Administration, NOAA, the Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network, Fire Safe Councils, the National Association of State Foresters, and the American Red Cross.⠀
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE THAT MATTERS!⠀
You can help promote wildfire protection by participating in risk reduction projects on your property on or before the 1st of May. Studies show that measures taken at the home and in the area within 100 feet of it, known as the Home Ignition Zone (HIZ), have a significant impact on minimizing damage and loss. Something as simple as clearing the immediate 5-foot zone around the home can assist in making a huge difference in avoiding a catastrophe.⠀
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https://robertsvillefire.org/wildfire-community-preparedness-day/⠀
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#WildfirePrepDay ...

Apr 30

Wind Advisory for our area.. Strong northwest winds will continue to increase through the day today sustained at 20-30 mph with gusts of 40-50 mph likely after 12-2pm. A slight increase in winds is possible this evening by around 7-9pm, sustained at 25-32 mph with gusts to 45-55 mph with isolated peak gusts of 60 mph. Winds decrease after 1-3am late tonight/early Sat. morning through sunrise, sustained around 15-25 mph with gusts of 35-40 mph. Winds become 12-18 mph with gusts of 25-30 mph by 10am-12pm on Saturday, decreasing through the afternoon ...

Apr 30