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USFA supports and strengthens fire and EMS to prepare for, prevent, mitigate and respond to all hazards.

 Emmitsburg, MD
usfa.fema.gov
Joined December 2008
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U.S. Fire (USFA) retweeted
Readygov
@Readygov4h
If wildfires are affecting your area, keep a go-bag ready with medications, important documents, water, snacks and supplies for kids & pets. Know alternate evacuation routes and follow local officials’ instructions. If told to evacuate, leave immediately. Ready.gov/wildfires
Emergency preparedness kit with water bottles, canned food, flashlight, batteries, face mask, and first aid supplies arranged on a table.

ALT Emergency preparedness kit with water bottles, canned food, flashlight, batteries, face mask, and first aid supplies arranged on a table.

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🤧 Flu season is here! Now is a good time to take simple steps to help protect yourself and others. 🧼 Wash your hands often. 😷 Stay home when you’re sick. 💧 Cover coughs and sneezes. ❤️ Take care of yourself and get plenty of rest. Learn more at RedCross.org/Flu
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U.S. Fire (USFA) retweeted
Readygov
@ReadygovOct 20
Several large wildfires continue to burn across CA. If your area's impacted by wildfires, limit your time outdoors to reduce exposure to smoke. If you must go outside, use a mask to protect yourself from smoke inhalation & check your area's air quality at airnow.gov.
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U.S. Fire (USFA) retweeted
FEMA
@femaOct 20
Floods are the most common & costliest natural disaster in the U.S. Take steps to protect what you’ve worked hard to build. The National Flood Insurance Program’s new tool lets residents in participating communities get a quote & buy a policy in minutes.➡️fema.gov/press-release/20261…
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U.S. Fire (USFA) retweeted
nhtsagov
@NHTSAgovOct 19
As we kick off National School Bus Safety Week, parents — remind your kids to always: 🟡 Look left-right-left before crossing the street. 🟡 Stay at least 5 giant steps away from the curb. 🟡 Before boarding, wait for the bus to come to a complete stop.
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Ohio Fire Marshal@OhioFireOct 19
Preparing to head out for Halloween fun? Make sure your smoke alarms are ready. Press the test button to confirm they’re working—because a working alarm can save lives.
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#Halloween is less than two weeks away! Avoid injuries and prevent fires by celebrating the scary season safely: mass.gov/doc/halloween-safet…
Picture of a jack-o-lantern with safety tips: Pumpkin carving is the leading cause of Halloween injuries. Leave it to the adults, and use carving tools rather than kitchen knives. Battery-powered tea lights or glow sticks are safer than candles in your jack-o-lantern. Keep cornstalks, crepe paper, and other decorations away from heat sources. Trick-or-treaters should carry a flashlight and wear bright colors or reflective tape to be seen. Drivers should watch out for little ones!

ALT Picture of a jack-o-lantern with safety tips: Pumpkin carving is the leading cause of Halloween injuries. Leave it to the adults, and use carving tools rather than kitchen knives. Battery-powered tea lights or glow sticks are safer than candles in your jack-o-lantern. Keep cornstalks, crepe paper, and other decorations away from heat sources. Trick-or-treaters should carry a flashlight and wear bright colors or reflective tape to be seen. Drivers should watch out for little ones!

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nhtsagov
@NHTSAgovOct 15
The posted speed limit tells you the maximum speed allowed under ideal conditions — clear skies, dry pavement and daylight. ☀️🚗 When conditions drop below ideal, your speed should drop, too. ⤵️
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nhtsagov
@NHTSAgovOct 15
Leaves are falling and temperatures are dropping — is your grip slipping, too? 🍁 Wet leaves, morning frost and slick roads can make fall driving challenging. Wore tire tread can reduce traction and increase stopping distances on wet roads. Check these 3 things before hitting the road. ⤵️🛞
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NatlVolFireCouncil@NVFCOct 15
Join the NVFC on Oct 21 at 2pm ET for Behind the 8 Ball: The First 15 Minutes on the Fireground, presented by Timothy Cowan. This webinar will explore incident priorities and the impact of limited staffing. 👉 buff.ly/NlnTtou
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Readygov
@ReadygovOct 15
Practice makes perfect. Are you participating in the #GreatShakeout? Remember, when the ground shakes: Drop, Cover and Hold On!
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MS Fire Academy@MSFireAcademyOct 14
🔥 Wildland-Urban Interface Training Opportunity (FREE OF CHARGE!) Join us Feb. 26, 2027, in Pearl, Mississippi, for the one-day, off-campus F0633 Wildland-Urban Interface Risk Assessment & Mitigation for the Fire Service course. Enrollment is limited.
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📱📸 All of those social media pics from the pumpkin patch are draining your battery! Recharge safely. Use manufacturer-recommended chargers, avoid charging on beds or couches, and never charge damaged devices. 🔋🔥
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U.S. Fire (USFA) retweeted
Readygov
@ReadygovOct 13
Heavy rain is forecast across parts of the central and southern U.S., including KS, MO, OK, AR, and central/southern TX. Stay indoors if possible. If you must drive, plan your route, avoid low-lying roads, and never drive through floodwater or around barricades.
Road barricade blocking a flooded street with water covering the area and trees in the background, warning against driving through floodwaters.

ALT Road barricade blocking a flooded street with water covering the area and trees in the background, warning against driving through floodwaters.

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NIOSH@NIOSHOct 13
Whether you’re volunteer or paid, structural or wildland, active or retired, we want to hear from you! Firefighters: Join the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer (NFR) and help us understand and reduce the risk of cancer in the U.S. fire service: nfr.cdc.gov/
firefighter fighting a fire with the CDC NIOSH and NFR logos

ALT firefighter fighting a fire with the CDC NIOSH and NFR logos

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U.S. Fire (USFA) retweeted
Readygov
@ReadygovOct 11
If your power went out due to Hurricane Isaias: • Throw out perishable food that has been unrefrigerated for more than 4 hours. • Keep generators outdoors and 20 feet away from your home. • Before reconnecting appliances, make sure power has been restored safely and is stable.
Instructions for storm power outages: unplug electronics, keep fridge and freezer closed, and use generators only outdoors.

ALT Instructions for storm power outages: unplug electronics, keep fridge and freezer closed, and use generators only outdoors.

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FEMA
@femaOct 12
States and tribes are leading the response to Isaias, and FEMA is supporting their efforts. Yesterday, we met with @AlabamaEMA to survey damage and discuss needs. 1,000+ FEMA and federal personnel are deployed to identify resources needed and help deliver assistance quickly.
Group of five adults outdoors, one man in black shirt and sunglasses gesturing while others listen.

ALT Group of five adults outdoors, one man in black shirt and sunglasses gesturing while others listen.

Group of six people standing and talking inside a fire station garage near a fire truck.

ALT Group of six people standing and talking inside a fire station garage near a fire truck.

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USDA Forest Service
@forestserviceOct 8
This vintage poster shares age-old wisdom from @smokey_bear. Recreate responsibly by making sure fires are dead out before leaving. Remember, only you can prevent wildfires.
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ALT vintage smokey bear poster

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National Weather Service
@NWSOct 8
A life-threatening storm surge is expected from the Mouth of the Mississippi River to Suwannee, Florida. Residents in the warning area should follow advice given by local officials and evacuate immediately if told to do so. Damaging hurricane force-winds are expected over portions of the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama, and southern Mississippi where a Hurricane Warning is in effect. Residents in these areas should prepare for the possibility of long-duration power outages. Damaging wind gusts are possible over much of central and northern Alabama and portions of western and northern Georgia, especially in areas of higher terrain. Additional Tropical Storm and High Wind Watches and Warnings will likely be required for portions of that area later today. Residents should secure loose outdoor items, avoid driving high-profile vehicles, and prepare for power outages. #Isaias will bring areas of heavy rainfall to the central U.S. Gulf coast and much of the Southeast Friday into the weekend. Considerable flash and urban flooding, along with significant river flooding, will be possible. Visit hurricanes.gov for more.
National Hurricane Center forecast for Hurricane Isaias, issued October 8, 2026, at 10 AM CDT. Isaias has maximum sustained winds of 85 mph and is moving east-northeast at 10 mph. The hurricane is forecast to approach the northern Gulf Coast Friday evening, making landfall near the Mississippi-Alabama coastline before weakening as it moves inland Saturday and Sunday. Hurricane and tropical storm warnings are in effect along portions of the Gulf Coast, with additional tropical storm watches and warnings extending inland. Hazardous conditions can occur outside the forecast cone.

ALT National Hurricane Center forecast for Hurricane Isaias, issued October 8, 2026, at 10 AM CDT. Isaias has maximum sustained winds of 85 mph and is moving east-northeast at 10 mph. The hurricane is forecast to approach the northern Gulf Coast Friday evening, making landfall near the Mississippi-Alabama coastline before weakening as it moves inland Saturday and Sunday. Hurricane and tropical storm warnings are in effect along portions of the Gulf Coast, with additional tropical storm watches and warnings extending inland. Hazardous conditions can occur outside the forecast cone.

National Hurricane Center map showing forecast peak storm surge from Hurricane Isaias along the northern Gulf Coast, issued October 8, 2026. The highest surge of 5–7 feet above ground level is forecast from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, through Mobile Bay, Alabama, to Indian Pass, Florida. Surge of 4–6 feet is forecast from Indian Pass to the Steinhatchee River, with 3–5 feet along portions of southeastern Louisiana and Florida's Big Bend. Lower surge of 1–3 feet is forecast along portions of coastal Louisiana and farther south along Florida's Gulf Coast. Values represent potential water heights above normally dry ground.

ALT National Hurricane Center map showing forecast peak storm surge from Hurricane Isaias along the northern Gulf Coast, issued October 8, 2026. The highest surge of 5–7 feet above ground level is forecast from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, through Mobile Bay, Alabama, to Indian Pass, Florida. Surge of 4–6 feet is forecast from Indian Pass to the Steinhatchee River, with 3–5 feet along portions of southeastern Louisiana and Florida's Big Bend. Lower surge of 1–3 feet is forecast along portions of coastal Louisiana and farther south along Florida's Gulf Coast. Values represent potential water heights above normally dry ground.

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U.S. Fire (USFA) retweeted
nhtsagov
@NHTSAgovOct 6
NEW: For the first time in over 25 years, NHTSA is using negotiated rulemaking to examine vehicle lighting standards, including issues related to: ✔️ Headlight glare ✔️ Newer technologies ✔️ Improved performance ✔️ Updated testing Public comments and committee nominations are open through November 9, 2026. Learn more: nhtsa.gov/press-releases/mod…
Press release graphic with a grey background. Text reads: "NHTSA moves to modernize outdated vehicle lighting standards, make America’s roads safer. New regulations will examine headlight glare, enhance performance, and upgrade testing procedures." NHTSA logo at the bottom.

ALT Press release graphic with a grey background. Text reads: "NHTSA moves to modernize outdated vehicle lighting standards, make America’s roads safer. New regulations will examine headlight glare, enhance performance, and upgrade testing procedures." NHTSA logo at the bottom.

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