Topic: United States

Tennessee State Fire Marshal says handle Candles with Care

February 27, 2014 |

Candle Fires are Preventable

Nashville, TN – Decorative and fragranced candles are a popular piece of décor in many homes, but they are also a major concern for fire service professionals and other safety organizations. When used improperly, candles may cause significant loss of life, property, and/or cause substantial injuries.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office wants to remind Tennesseans to use candles with care. «Read the rest of this article»

NASA’s Deep Space Network releases images of Near Earth Asteroid 2006 DP14

February 26, 2014 |

Written by DC Agle
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Pasadena, CA – A collage of radar images of near-Earth asteroid 2006 DP14 was generated by NASA scientists using the 230-foot (70-meter) Deep Space Network antenna at Goldstone, CA, on the night of February 11th, 2014.

Delay-Doppler radar imaging revealed that the asteroid is about 1,300 feet (400 meters) long, 660 feet (200 meters) wide, and shaped somewhat like a big peanut. The asteroid’s period of rotation is about six hours.

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NASA Scientists to hold briefing on using it’s assets to better understand, help with California Drought

February 25, 2014 |

Written by Alan Buis
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Pasadena, CA – NASA officials will participate in a media briefing at 9:30am PST Tuesday, February 25th about the agency’s work to use its Earth observation assets to help the state of California better manage its water resources and monitor and respond to its ongoing drought.

The briefing will be held at the Sacramento Convention Center in Sacramento, CA.

Audio of the event will be streamed live at: http://www.nasa.gov/newsaudio

California is currently experiencing one of its driest years on record, with 100 percent of the state in drought conditions as of this week. (NASA Earth Observatory)

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American Stroke Association reports awareness, response key for Stroke in Children

February 17, 2014 |

San Diego, CA – Parents and healthcare professionals must be aware that children can have strokes and be prepared to respond to symptoms, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2014.

As in adults, warning signs of stroke in children are: sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg; sudden difficulty in speaking; sudden problems in seeing; sudden difficulty walking; dizziness; or sudden onset of headache.

Think FAST

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NASA uses satellites, aircraft, and high-altitude balloons to investigate California’s extreme drought

February 9, 2014 |

Written by Tony Phillips
Science at NASA

Washington, D.C. – California is supposed to be the Golden State.  Make that golden brown.

The entire west coast of the United States is changing color as the deepest drought in more than a century unfolds.  According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and NOAA, dry conditions have become extreme across more than 62% of California’s land area—and there is little relief in sight.

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Clarksville Fire Rescue responds to Kitchen Fire at 555 Stratford Way

February 3, 2014 |

Clarksville, TN – On February 3rd, 2014 at 3:13pm units from Clarksville Fire Rescue Station 1, Station 3 and Station 8 responded to a kitchen fire at 555 Stratford Way.

Upon arrival heavy smoke was visible coming from the home. A water supply was established and an interior attack was made.

The fire was extinguished within five minutes.

Heavy smoke coming out of a house on Stratford Way in Clarksville.

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Britax recalls Strollers Due to Partial Fingertip Amputation Hazard

February 2, 2014 |

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports strollers recalled by Britax Child Safety Inc. because the hinge can partially amputate customer’s fingertips, break fingers and or cause lacerations, among other injuries, when they press the release button while pulling on the release strap.

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recalled Britax B-Agile stroller.

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Fred & Friends Recalls Infant Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard

February 1, 2014 |

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports Fred & Friends recalling infant pacifiers. The beard on the artiste and the knob on the volume of the pacifiers can detach posing a choking hazard.

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Chill Baby Artiste pacifier recalled by Fred & Friends because of possible choking hazard.

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GE Brand Dehumidifiers now included in Gree Dehumidifier Recall Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards

January 31, 2014 |

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission report that Gree Electric Appliances has now expaned their dehumidifier recall to Include GE Brand Dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers are being recalled because they can overhead, smoke and catch fire posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

GE brand dehumidifier ADEW30LN is one of the models recalled.

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NASA to launch five Earth Science Missions in 2014

January 28, 2014 |

Written by Alan Buis
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Pasadena, CA – For the first time in more than a decade, five NASA Earth science missions will be launched into space in the same year, opening new and improved remote eyes to monitor our changing planet.

The five launches, including two to the International Space Station (ISS), are part of an active year for NASA Earth science researchers, who also will conduct airborne campaigns to the poles and hurricanes, develop advanced sensor technologies, and use satellite data and analytical tools to improve natural hazard and climate change preparedness.

Artist’s rendering of NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO)-2, one of five new NASA Earth science missions set to launch in 2014, and one of three managed by JPL. (NASA-JPL/Caltech)

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