Ready Together: Community Preparedness – Winter Fire Safety

Ready Together: Community Preparedness — Winter Fire Safety 
Saturday, January 24, 3:30-4:30pm

As winter settles in, homes rely more heavily on heating systems, space heaters, fireplaces, and alternative heat sources—making fire safety especially important during the coldest months of the year.

Join West Tisbury Emergency Management for an informative and practical session focused on winter fire safety and cold weather preparedness. This presentation will help residents understand common winter fire risks and learn simple steps to protect their homes, families, and neighbors.

Topics will include:

• Safe use of space heaters and heating systems

• Preventing winter-related home fires

• Candle and open-flame safety

• Electrical safety during increased winter use

• Cold weather preparedness & power outage readiness

• Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm safety

• Emergency kit and evacuation planning during winter conditions

This session includes practical tips, real-life examples, and take-home resources to help you stay safe, warm, and prepared throughout the winter season.

Free and open to the public.

Let’s continue to get Ready Together for a safe and resilient winter.