🇺🇸 Join us in remembrance. 📅 Thursday, September 11, 2025 🕤 9:45 AM 📍 #OakBluffs Fire-EMS Station @OakBluffsMA honors the victims, survivors and heroes of 9/11 with a bell ceremony, prayers and flag tribute by @OBFireEMS and @oakbluffspolice. #NeverForget #September11

Whether you're putting up a few strings of Christmas lights or channeling Clark Griswold, please use outdoor decorations safely. Inspect them for wear, follow the manufacturer's safety info, be sure your outdoor outlets have GFCIs installed, & use outdoor-rated extension cords.

Holiday parties: Keep exits clear. Santa may come down the chimney, but you’ll need the door. #ClearTheWay for #HolidaySafety

The 1st Monday in December is #CandleSafetyDay. Candles start more fires this time of year than any other. If you use traditional candles, keep anything that can burn at least 1' away on all sides & extinguish them before you leave the room or go to sleep: https://t.co/edOvUQPMen

#DYK? The leading factor contributing to home cooking fires is unattended equipment per @USfire. If you're cooking for Thanksgiving this week, keep anything that can catch fire away from your stovetop and use timers as a reminder to check on food you're cooking.

⚡️Toasters, coffeemakers, and microwaves should go directly into the outlet—no shortcuts! 🔌 If you need an extension cord, ensure it’s the right gauge and look for the certification mark CSA/ULC approved. For electronics and lights, stick to approved power bars.

Hosting Thanksgiving this year? Be sure to cook your turkey to an internal temperature of 165°F to prevent foodborne illness. You can find more tips on how to safely thaw, cook, and serve turkey here: https://t.co/GDi7wdKjBq

Last fall #MVCERT & #MVDART members earned their @Americanheart #HeartSaver #CPR #AED certification through a training sponsored by @DukesCountyEM and taught by #OakBluffs Ambulance Association at @OBFireEMS as part of our #CERT Disaster Medical Operations Unit #MarthasVineyard⛑️

Today we honor the brave individuals who answer the call 24/7 when our community needs them most. On #NationalFirstRespondersDay, we thank our: 🚒 Firefighters 🚑 EMS 🚓 Law Enforcement 📞 9-1-1 Dispatchers 🛟 Emergency Management #FirstResponders #PublicSafety #CommunityFirst

How do you get a 50+ foot SCBA Maze Trailer to Martha's Vineyard? The DFS Crib team took the ferry! This training prop spent a few weeks supporting the #EdgartownMA FD, helping new & veteran firefighters stay confident while navigating dark, confined, and confusing environments.

🛠️ Before you buy any product with a lithium-ion battery, make sure it’s been tested for safety ✅ Look for a mark from a nationally recognized testing lab (like UL Listed) 🚫 Avoid unverified products sold online — they can overheat or catch fire #FirePreventionWeek #FireSafety

⚠️ Stay informed—minutes matter! ✅ Sign up for local @DukesCountyEM alerts: https://t.co/YIuNOqSan2 ✅ Enable @fema Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone 📱 ✅ Get @NWSBoston alerts 🌦️ ✅ Tune in to @mvyradio 88.7FM 📻 Don’t miss updates! #NPM2025 #PreparednessStartsAtHome

🐾 Preparedness Includes Pets & Livestock 🐕🐄 This #NationalPreparednessMonth, remember: pets & farm animals need plans too! ✔️ Make a plan & kit ✔️ Microchip your pets ✔️ Buddy system for care ✔️ MV Agricultural Society = island shelter for livestock 📌 https://t.co/BIWcFDjV28

Join us for a new monthly series, Ready Together: Community Preparedness! 📅 Friday, September 26, 2025 🕞 3:30–4:30PM 📍#WestTisbury Library Theme: #EmergencyPreparedness Starts with YOU 📝🎒📱 Free, hands-on & fun for all ages #NPM2025 #ReadyTogether #ReadyWT #ThisIsEM #MVY

💵 Emergencies bring unexpected costs. Protect your future: ✅ Store vital documents (ID, medical/bank info) in a waterproof container ✅ Save money for emergencies ✅ Review your insurance ✅ Plan for cash access ✅ Use @fema’s free EFFAK 📌 https://t.co/DLJeZIJemJ #NPM2025

When a hurricane is forecast to impact your area, it's in your best interest to: -Have multiple ways to receive alerts -Monitor weather updates from @NWS and @NHC_Atlantic or @NHC_Pacific -Review and follow safety guidance local officials have provided

🎒 Be ready to be self-sustaining for 72 hours! Your #EmergencyKit should include: 💧 Water (1 gal per person per day) 🥫Nonperishable food 📄Important documents 💊 Medication 📻 NOAA radio 🔦 Flashlight 🔌 Chargers 🐾 Pet supplies 📌Learn More: https://t.co/j3fCYrYbJm #NPM2025

🤝 Preparedness is stronger when we work together! On #MarthasVineyard, neighbors are often the first to help in an emergency. ✅ Check in on older adults & families ✅ Share tips & resources ✅ Join MVCERT & MVDART Resilience starts at home, but grows with neighbors. #NPM2025

The 30th Annual Fire & Life Safety Education Conference got off to a great start today! Thanks to the DFS staff and Task Force members, and to all our attendees, workshop presenters, and special guests like CT Fire Marshal Lauri Volkert. Back tomorrow for Day Two!

Today we solemnly remember the 441 responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11 & the countless others who suffered or passed away from 9/11-related illnesses. A tragic reminder of the long-term toll of their heroic efforts. We are humbled by their bravery & selflessness.

📝 Disasters can strike anytime. Make a Family Communication Plan: ✅ Pick a meeting place ✅ Choose an out-of-town/off-island contact ✅ Share key numbers ✅ Review & practice regularly 📌 Template: https://t.co/wfTp3CZA66 #NPM2025 #PreparednessStartsAtHome #ReadyMA #ReadyMV