The Hudson Community Fire Protection District along with the Hudson Emergency Disaster Services Agency (ESDA) would like to remind everyone that with the warmer weather comes the threat of severe weather. 

Currently Hudson ESDA is seaking volunteers for weather spotting and disaster services.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Hudson ESDA Director, Dan Hite at 309-824-2226.

The Hudson ESDA meeting will be held on Saturday, March 10th at 10:00 AM at the Hudson Fire Department.
Topics of discussion will include locations for weather spotting, radio communications, pagers, training opportunities, and changes in communication with the county EMA. 

From Pantagraph.com -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 19, 2012

From the U.S. Fire Administration - FEMA   12/09/2011 08:52 AM EST

The pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of burn injury to children. The pajamas are a two-piece, cotton sleepwear set sold in sizes 2 to 12. The pajamas are white, blue, pink or red. "Bella Bliss" is written on the neck tag. Sold at: Bella Bliss catalog and website, and specialty clothing retailers and online stores from January 2008 to June 2011 for about $48 to $58. Read more below.

With winter weather just around the corner, are you prepared incase of another major winter storm. Visit www.ready.gov/winter for great winter weather tips.

From the U.S. Fire Administration -

Cooking equipment is the leading cause of reported home fires and home fire injuries in the United States. Whether you are cooking the family holiday dinner or a snack for the children, practicing safe cooking behaviors will help keep you and your family safe.

From www.ready.illinois.gov:

Radio and TV stations across the nation will participate in the first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System at 1 p.m. CST on Nov. 9. The three-minute test will be conducted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Don't forget to come by each Sunday in November and let the members of HFD cook your breakfast!

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