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May 3 2009
05:08 pm
Arson Awareness Week May 3-9
By: onetahiti

The volunteers at West Roane County VFD ((link...)) want to remind us about the dangers and costs of arson.

The losses from arson are staggering! There are many motives for arson, the crime of deliberately and maliciously setting fire. One particular type of arson - arson for profit, or economic arson - is the theme for this year’s Arson Awareness Week, May 3-9. Arson for Profit occurs when businesses or individuals set fires to reduce financial loss, recoup initial investments, and dispose of depreciated assets usually for a payout from insurance companies. Referring to all types of arson, the Insurance Information Institute indicates that arsonists destroyed nearly $900 million in insured property and killed 295 civilians nationwide in 2007 alone. -- Source

Read more about Arson Awareness Week ((link...)) or download this Arson Awareness Week 2009 poster (PDF, 1.1 Mb, 11” x 17”):

The West Roane VFD "Spring Yard Sale" is coming up this weekend ((link...)). Please remember to donate your unwanted items.

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Arson prevention tips

Submitted by onetahiti on May 5, 2009 - 10:37am.

From the United States Fire Administration:

"You can help prevent arson by following these helpful tips:

  • Be sure to have sufficient lighting outside your home and business. Do not provide cover for the arsonists.
  • Get involved with community awareness and watch programs.
  • Remove trash, debris, and other combustible materials from the front and back of your business or home. Garbage can be used as an ignition source for arson fires.
  • Lock and secure your vehicle."

The exterior lighting advice sounds like it is contrary to our Dark Skies initiative. :( The rest of the advice seems uncontroversial though.

-- OneTahiti

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