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The State of Oregon has created a database to help Oregonians who have been displaced from the wildfires to find their animals. Please share and inform those who are searching. #OregonStrong https://data.oda.state.or.us/fmi/webd/AH_AnimalTrack?homeurl=https://data.oda.state.or.us/ah.html&fbclid=IwAR2MKjKsoY55Gjc_z22V_qq1CAXXKuu8deOVUl9aDbMlSXGsZFc_nIgK8r4 DATA.ODA.STATE.OR.US data.oda.state.or.us

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Some helpful links and information here. City of Salem September 11 at 5:57 PM · BEACHIE CREEK FIRE UPDATE FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 Weather forecasts are predicting improving firefighting weather today, with highs in the upper 70s today. Conditions on the west end of the fire have calmed. Air quality remains hazardous due to smoke and is expected to do so through Monday. Salem remains outside the evacuation zones Distance of the fire from Salem city limits, and the topography between the fire and Salem, reduces the likelihood the fire will lead to calls for evacuation in our community. We plan for this, and if needed, would evacuate in geography-based stages for everyone’s safety, including evacuees. Recycling and trash service suspended by Republic Services, transfer station closed Due to unhealthy air conditions, Republic Services has suspended recycling and trash service for today to protect the health of their drivers. Anyone impacted by the service suspension may put out extra bags at no cost on their next service day. Salem Keizer Transfer Station will also be closed today, and will be re-evaluated for Saturday and Sunday on a daily basis. How can I report a family member I believe is missing in Marion County’s evacuation area? Marion County Sheriff’s Office continues to receive questions about people believed missing in the evacuation zones. To report a family member missing, contact county non-emergency dispatch at 503-588-5032. Beachie Creek Fire authorities warn the public to heed fire and law enforcement road closures and evacuations to avoid jeopardizing firefighting and rescue operations. How will I be notified if I need to evacuate? If you live within Salem city limits and have signed up for Community Alerts from the City of Salem, you will receive a text, email or phone message based on the instructions you provided us. If you haven't signed up yet, you can do so here: https://www.cityofsalem.net/salem-alert. We will not use Community Alert unless we are facing an emergency situation. Households in unincorporated Salem or Marion County can receive emergency notifications, including evacuation notices through the METCOM 9-1-1 Alert System at https://member.everbridge.net/index/892807736721950#/login. How can I track fire and air quality conditions in the local area? NEW: The City of Salem has developed a map that pulls together data from many federal, state and regional resources related to wildfire and air quality: https://salem.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=645f98a204144e7c9bb743ed1b9ae825 https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/Pages/firestats.aspx. There are also several map resources to help you track Oregon and Northwest wildfires and evacuations, including: https://www.esri.com/en-us/disaster-response/disasters/wildfires and https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/6329d5e4e13748b9b9f7f33f06a3c376/ How can I help those affected by the fires? Evacuees continue to shelter in our community. Their care is the first priority at sheltering sites. If you would like to help, please do not report directly to these sites. Instead: The American Red Cross is coordinating monetary donations at www.redcross.org. The United Way is hosting a donation location for critical items for evacuees. Connect with them here: https://www.unitedwaymwv.org/ Marion Polk Food Share is providing food and water. Connect with them here: https://www.marionpolkfoodshare.org/ Additional information is available at: https://www.co.marion.or.us/PW/EmergencyManagement/Fire/Pages/Additional-Resources.aspx How can I protect my health in bad air quality caused by smoke? Is Salem water still safe to drink? Salem’s water remains safe to drink. Based on September 11 fire status and wind direction, the City has no reason to expect that to change. During current conditions, it’s important to stay indoors and keep the indoor air quality as clean as possible. Learn more: https://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com. How can I stay up to date on evacuation orders throughout our region? Marion County Emergency Services has a map showing evacuation zones, where you can check your own address: http://bit.ly/MCEvacZones.

Never forget. We are thankful to our first responders then and now. Our thoughts are with you. Corvallis Professional Firefighters September 11 at 9:33 AM · With all that is going on currently in Corvallis and the State of Oregon, your Corvallis Professional Firefighters want to take a short pause and remember the victims from the September 11, 2001 attacks. #OSFFC #orfirefighters #makingthedifference #FDNY

Salem Police Department September 10 at 2:10 PM · Post in English y también en español. September 10, 2020 at 0710: As you can tell by today's smoky conditions, the Santiam Fires continue. As of the posting of this message, Salem has NO evacuation orders. Your links/resources for today include: The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal encourages everyone to be familiar with the various evacuation levels, so that we are all aware, we can prepare and understand the level if an order is issued. - Use the link to read the information with more detail: http://bit.ly/osfm-evac-levels Remember, the Marion County Sheriff's Office is the Marion county authority for assigning the evacuation levels. Stay tuned to their page for updates. - Use the link to a map Marion County has posted on the evacuation level areas using the OSFM level types: http://bit.ly/mc-wildfire-evac-map A Facebook page has been established for the Beachie Creek Fire. It will include updates for more than Marion County. Thank you, and stay safe, Salem! ----- 10 de septiembre a las 0710 Como se puede ver por el humo que continúa hoy, los incendios continúan. A partir de la publicación de este mensaje, Salem NO tiene órdenes de evacuación. Sus fuentes de información para hoy incluyen: El Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal (la oficina del jefe de bomberos estatal) anima a todos a estar familiarizados con los diferentes niveles de evacuación (presentados en el gráfico abajo), para que todos estemos conscientes, podemos preparar y entender el nivel si se emite una orden. - Para más información sobre los niveles en inglés, visite esta página: http://bit.ly/osfm-evac-levels --->Si no puede entender la información, mandenos un mensaje. Recuerde, la oficina del alguacil del condado, el Marion County Sheriff's Office, publicó una mapa de las áreas del condado demostrando el nivel de evacuación: http://bit.ly/mc-wildfire-evac-map ---> Sigualos en su canal de Facebook para información directa proporcionada en inglés. Gracias, y ¡mantenganse salvos, Salem!

Salem Area Chamber of Commerce September 9 at 9:43 AM · Wildfire information: Our friends with the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes are opening up their parking lot for RV’s to stay for evacuees. Address: 6700 Field Of Dreams Way NE, Keizer, OR 97303 The Salem Chamber is still receiving donations for individuals and families in need do to the Santiam Canyon fires. We are partnering with United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley to provide essential resources to evacuees. They are in most need of brand new blankets and pillows. Due to COVID restrictions we can only provide unused items at this time. Our Address: 1110 Commercial St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 Thank you to everyone for the donations we have received so far! #midvalleystrong

Wildfire information: Our friends with the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes are opening up their parking lot for RV’s to stay for evacuees. Address: 6700 Field Of Dreams Way NE, Keizer, OR 97303 The Salem Chamber is still receiving donations for individuals and families in need do to the Santiam Canyon fires. We are partnering with United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley to provide essential resources to evacuees. They are in most need of brand new blankets and pillows. Due to COVID restrictions we can only provide unused items at this time. Our Address: 1110 Commercial St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 Thank you to everyone for the donations we have received so far! #midvalleystrong

In just 24 days you can bid on this "fire basket" at the virtual World Beat Bash, which includes a fire extinguisher donated by us here at Instant Fire Protection Co We are proud to be supporting local businesses and organizations, such as Salem Multicultural Institute and World Beat, who have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. APP.AUCTRIA.COM Fire Basket

The NFPA Annual Fire Prevention Week (October 4-10, 2020) is focused on safety in the kitchen - one of the leading causes of home fires. Click on the link to learn more about kitchen safety. Photo Reproduced from NFPA’s website, www.nfpa.org/publiceducation. © NFPA. INSTANTFIREPROTECTION.COM Fire Prevention Week 2020, October 4-10

Halloween is almost here. Think about using flameless candles in your home and in your pumpkins. They look and smell like real candles! http://ow.ly/XR9E4 #HalloweenSafety #FireSafetyTips NFPA - Candles Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a cause of home fires and home fire deaths. U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated 11,640 home structure fires that were started by candles. These fires caused 126 deaths, 953 injuries and $438 million in direct property damage. NFPA - Candles Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a cause of home fires and home fire deaths. U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated 11,640 home structure fires that were started by candles. These fires caused 126 deaths, 953 injuries and $438 million in direct property damage. NFPA - Candles Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a cause of home fires and home fire deaths. U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated 11,640 home structure fires that were started by candles. These fires caused 126 deaths, 953 injuries and $438 million in direct property damage. See more at nfpa.org

Instant Fire Protection is proud to sponsor local organizations like Family Building Blocks. We hope to see you at the Riverfront Family Fest 2021, teaching families about fire safety and the proper use of fire extinguishers. 🔥

Fall is here and it's time to fill your home with pumpkin spice and cinnamon apple candles! Safety Tip: Keep candles at least 12 inches from anything that can burn. http://ow.ly/XR8DP #FireSafetyTips NFPA - Candles Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a cause of home fires and home fire deaths. U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated 11,640 home structure fires that were started by candles. These fires caused 126 deaths, 953 injuries and $438 million in direct property damage. NFPA - Candles Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a cause of home fires and home fire deaths. U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated 11,640 home structure fires that were started by candles. These fires caused 126 deaths, 953 injuries and $438 million in direct property damage. NFPA - Candles Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a cause of home fires and home fire deaths. U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated 11,640 home structure fires that were started by candles. These fires caused 126 deaths, 953 injuries and $438 million in direct property damage. See more at nfpa.org

Fire Fact Friday: On average, 21 home candle fires are reported each day. Stay safe: http://ow.ly/XR6vj #FireFacts NFPA - Candles Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a cause of home fires and home fire deaths. U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated 11,640 home structure fires that were started by candles. These fires caused 126 deaths, 953 injuries and $438 million in direct property damage. NFPA - Candles Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a cause of home fires and home fire deaths. U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated 11,640 home structure fires that were started by candles. These fires caused 126 deaths, 953 injuries and $438 million in direct property damage. NFPA - Candles Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a cause of home fires and home fire deaths. U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated 11,640 home structure fires that were started by candles. These fires caused 126 deaths, 953 injuries and $438 million in direct property damage. See more at nfpa.org

Thanksgiving may look a little different this year, but many of us will still find ourselves in the kitchen. According to the NFPA, Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fire involving cooking equipment. Here are some Thanksgiving safety tips to keep you you out of the ER! Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Instant Fire Protection will be closed November 26 & 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Reproduced from NFPA’s website, www.nfpa.org/publiceducation. © NFPA.”

Fire Fact Friday: From 2014-2018, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 7,610 home structure fires that were started by CANDLES per year. These fires caused an annual average of 81 deaths, 677 injuries and $278 million in direct property damage. #Candlesafety Source: nfpa.org/education Public education - NFPA As part of NFPA’s commitment to eliminate fire deaths and injuries through effective public education programs and information, NFPA strives to be the source for fire and life safety information. With help from our official mascot, Sparky the Fire Dog®, and our national outreach efforts, like our... Public education - NFPA As part of NFPA’s commitment to eliminate fire deaths and injuries through effective public education programs and information, NFPA strives to be the source for fire and life safety information. With help from our official mascot, Sparky the Fire Dog®, and our national outreach efforts, like our... See more at nfpa.org

Instant Fire Protection will be closed Wednesday, November 11 in honor of Veteran's Day. We'd like to thank our own employee, Geoff, for his almost ten years of service in the Air Force. Job well done!

Safety Tip: Lit candles are used in religious services, places of worship & at home. Tips on staying safe with religious candles: http://ow.ly/XR9E4 #FireSafetyTips #religiouscandles NFPA - Candles Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a cause of home fires and home fire deaths. U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated 11,640 home structure fires that were started by candles. These fires caused 126 deaths, 953 injuries and $438 million in direct property damage. NFPA - Candles Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a cause of home fires and home fire deaths. U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated 11,640 home structure fires that were started by candles. These fires caused 126 deaths, 953 injuries and $438 million in direct property damage. NFPA - Candles Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a cause of home fires and home fire deaths. U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated 11,640 home structure fires that were started by candles. These fires caused 126 deaths, 953 injuries and $438 million in direct property damage. See more at nfpa.org

It has been quite a year and we are very thankful for our many loyal customers! We appreciate you and we stand with you as we weather the storms together - whether it be by fire or virus. We also want to thank our hardworking, dedicated employees who have labored tirelessly these past few months. To show our appreciation, we have decided to take some time off for the holidays. This allows our employees to end the year relaxing with their families and to get prepared for a busy 2021! Therefore, we will be CLOSED December 24, 2020 through January 3, 2021. We will be back open with our regular business hours on Monday, January 4, 2021, 8:00 AM -4:30 PM We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year! Remember to support local this holiday season!

Fire Fact Friday: Christmas is the peak day for candle fires. http://ow.ly/XR6vj #FireFacts NFPA - Candles Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a cause of home fires and home fire deaths. U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated 11,640 home structure fires that were started by candles. These fires caused 126 deaths, 953 injuries and $438 million in direct property damage. NFPA - Candles Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a cause of home fires and home fire deaths. U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated 11,640 home structure fires that were started by candles. These fires caused 126 deaths, 953 injuries and $438 million in direct property damage. NFPA - Candles Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a cause of home fires and home fire deaths. U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated 11,640 home structure fires that were started by candles. These fires caused 126 deaths, 953 injuries and $438 million in direct property damage. See more at nfpa.org

Looking for some last minute Christmas gift ideas? Consider supporting local restaurants by purchasing a gift card. Here is a resource with helpful information. http://www.eatsalem.com/2020/03/salem-oregon-restaurant-gift-cards.html #eatsalem #supportlocal EATSALEM.COM Salem Oregon Restaurant Gift Cards Online

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Have a safe holiday season. Remember to water your Christmas tree! . Do you have a home fire extinguisher that is reliable? If you aren't sure our technicians can inspect it for you at 3385 Portland Rd NE, Salem OR. We also have fire extinguishers in stock for purchase. But don't wait, as we will be closed December 24, 2020 - January 1, 2021 for the holidays. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr6b9b8FYKk&feature=youtu.be Reproduced from NFPA’s website, www.nfpa.org/publiceducation. © NFPA. NFPA.ORG Public education - NFPA