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Host a safe Halloween for trick-or-treaters! 🎃🏡 💡 Keep walkway, driveway, & porch well-lit 🧹 Clear trip hazards 🐶 Keep pets contained 🎃Keep scares gentle for younger kids Learn more: @SafeWise 🔗 safewise.com/ #HalloweenSafety #TrickOrTreat #CommunitySafety

Keep your little monsters safe this Halloween! 🎃👻 ✨ Use flashlights or glow sticks 🚶 Stick to sidewalks & crosswalks 🎨 Avoid vision-blocking masks 🍬 Inspect Candy 🚗 Drivers slow down! Have a fun, spooky, and safe night! 🕸️ #HalloweenSafety #TrickOrTreat #ParentingTips

Make a difference when disaster strikes! 🌩️ Join @RedCross for an info session on the Disaster Action Team (DAT). Learn how to help families affected by local emergencies. 🗓️ Wed, Nov 4 Noon: shorturl.at/3Ncks 6 PM: shorturl.at/Rp8oX #RedCross #Volunteer #Community

🚨 BERKELEY COUNTY RESIDENTS! Are you prepared if severe weather strikes? Join @tvunitedway & @Verizon for a FREE Disaster Preparedness Workshop! Learn to: 🎒 Build an affordable emergency kit 💵 Protect your finances ⏱️ Take crucial pre & post-emergency steps 🎁 BONUS: Free disaster bag, snacks, + win a solar-powered generator! 🗓️ Wed, Nov 4 | 11AM – 12:30 PM 📍 Berkeley County Office (400 W. Stephen St, 2nd Fl) 🔗 Register: bit.ly/uwpworkshop

🚨 Clarksburg Residents: Are you ready if disaster strikes? Join @tvunitedway & @Verizon for a FREE Disaster Preparedness Workshop! Learn to: 🎒 Build an affordable emergency kit 💵 Protect your finances, and more! 🎁 PERKS: Free disaster bag, snacks, a chance to win a solar generator! 🗓️ Tues, Oct 27 | 6PM – 7:30PM 📍 United Way (445 W. Main St, Clarksburg) 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/uwpworkshop

🍂🔥West Virginia Fall Fire Season is here! 🍂🔥 From October 1 to December 31: BURNING is 🚫prohibited from 7AM to 5PM. Learn more at wvforestry.com/fire-laws/

Ready for the unexpected? ⛈️ FREE Disaster Preparedness Workshop in Romney, WV! 🎁 FREE disaster bag, snacks, a chance to WIN a solar-powered generator! 🗓️ Thurs, Oct 15 | 5:30 PM 📍 Romney Presbyterian Church 🔗 Register FREE: bit.ly/uwpworkshop

⚠️ On a Flight? Keep It In Sight! ⚠️ Keep devices where you can see them while charging in case there is a problem. Also, DON'T charge e-cigarettes or vapes on the plane. Plug in. Power up. Stay safe. #FirePreventionWeek #FPW2026

⚠️ CAUTION! If your phone is fully charged, it's time to unplug! ⚠️ WHY? Leaving a device plugged in can increase heat & stress on the battery. Plug in. Power up. Stay safe. #FirePreventionWeek #FPW2026

Ready for the unexpected? ⛈️ FREE Disaster Preparedness Workshop for Mineral Co. & Keyser! 🎁 FREE disaster bag, snacks, & a chance to WIN a solar-powered generator! 🗓️ Thurs, Oct 15 | 10:30 AM 📍 Loving Hands Outreach Center 🔗 Register FREE: bit.ly/uwpworkshop

⚠️ CAUTION! Always charge your devices on a HARD surface. ⚠️ Don't chance it on a soft surface or material, it could start a fire. Plug in. Power up. Stay safe. #FirePreventionWeek #FPW2026

⚠️ When charging mobile devices, be sure your charging cord is not frayed or weak. If it's a Cheap or Old Charger -- Don't Chance It! ⚠️ Plug in. Power up. Stay safe. #FirePreventionWeek #FPW2026

⚠️ Charge electrical tools and rides safely. Charge them outside! 🛠🔌 Plug in. Power up. Stay safe. #FirePreventionWeek #FPW2026

Fire Prevention Week™ is October 4–10, 2026. “Charge Into Fire Safety!!" -- focuses on the everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires to keep homes and communities safer. Plug in. Power up. Stay safe. #FirePreventionWeek #FPW2026

National Preparedness Month is wrapping up, but staying ready is a year-round habit! 🚨 3 quick wins for today: 🔄 Update emergency contacts 🔋 Refresh kit supplies & check expiration dates 📱 Sign up for local emergency alerts What’s one step you took to get ready this month? 👇 #NPM2026 #EmergencyPrep

In most emergencies, our families, neighbors and coworkers are the first people who come to our aid. You can help your family, friends and neighbors by taking a first aid and CPR class and learning how to use a fire extinguisher. #NationalPreparednessMonth #BePrepared #LifeSavingTraining

You don't need a cape to save a life—just the right training. Accidents and cardiac emergencies can happen anywhere - knowing what to do in those first critical minutes makes all the difference. 🚨First Aid: Treat severe bleeding, burns, and sudden injuries. 🚨CPR & AED: Keep blood flowing and restart a heart during cardiac arrest. 🚨Choking Relief: Act fast when someone can't breathe. Take a class this month through your local Red Cross or community center. Find a class at: shorturl.at/uOgTM 👇Tell us what life-saving skill do you think everyone should learn? #NationalPreparednessMonth #LifeSavingTraining

Emergency prep looks different when you rely on medical equipment or extra support. Plan ahead to protect your health: 💊 Stock up: Keep extra meds, batteries, and backup supplies ready. 🔌 Power plan: Know your backup options during an outage. 🤝 Connect: Enlist neighbors who know how to help in a crisis. Get tailored tips: ready.gov/people-disabilitie… #NationalPreparednessMonth

📣ATTENTION NORTH CENTRAL WV RESIDENTS! Are you prepared if severe weather or disaster strikes? Join United Way and Verizon for a FREE Disaster Preparedness Workshop. Learn practical, life-saving steps to keep you and your family safe! Learn: 🧳How to build an affordable emergency kit 💰How to protect your finances before a disaster ✍️Essential steps to take after an emergency BONUS: Get a FREE disaster bag, snacks, and a chance to WIN a solar-powered generator! 🎁 Event Details: 🗓️Tuesday, October 6, 2026 from 5PM – 6:30 PM 📍WV Wood Tech Center, 10 - 11th Street, Elkins, WV 26241 👉 Register today at: bit.ly/uwpworkshop

📣ATTENTION CABELL & PUTNAM COUNTY RESIDENTS! Are you prepared if severe weather or disaster strikes? Join United Way and Verizon for a FREE Disaster Preparedness Workshop. Learn practical, life-saving steps to keep you and your family safe! Learn: 🧳How to build an affordable emergency kit 💰How to protect your finances before a disaster ✍️Essential steps to take after an emergency BONUS: Get a FREE disaster bag, snacks, and a chance to WIN a solar-powered generator! 🎁 Event Details: 🗓️Tuesday, October 6, 2026 from 6PM – 7:30 PM 📍Woody Williams Center, 100 Mall Road, Barboursville, WV 25504 👉 Register today at: bit.ly/uwpworkshop