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Change Your Clock & Change A Bulb!
The National Fire Protection Association and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommend that consumers change the battery in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when we change the clocks for Daylight Saving Time.
While you've got the ladder out to check your smoke detectors, why not change a bulb?
Switching to energy efficient bulbs in your ceiling fixtures could save you $30 a year per bulb on your electricity bill.
Energy efficient lighting is particularly important in the fall when Daylight Saving Time ends and the days are shorter.
The latest generation of energy-saving lighting includes compact fluorescent bulbs that fit in standard light sockets and provide pleasant, uniform light.
Low-energy halogen or LED lighting is also becoming widely available.
Visit www.energystar.gov or www.fypower.org for information on lighting rebates and discounts
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| Contact Information |
Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad Inc.
3920 Marion Harland Lane
Powhatan, VA 23139
Non-Emergency: 804-598-2911
Emergency: 911
Fax: 804-598-4156
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Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls Print this page
Bumbleride Recalls Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Due to Fall Hazard The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.
Weeplay Kids Recalls Infant Bodysuits Due to Choking Hazard The snaps can detach from the fabric of the garment, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.
Fire Concerns Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes The furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. When this happens, drywall and other nearby combustibles are exposed to the flames, posing a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.
HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards.
LTD Commodities Recalls Sleeper Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard The welding joints on the legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Konica Minolta Recalls Printers Due to Fire Hazard The printers can short circuit and overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.
Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard A short circuit can occur in the lamp's wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Hurricane Style Lights Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire Hazard An electrical short circuit can occur in the light's internal wiring, causing smoke and posing a fire hazard.
Holiday Tea Light Candle Warmers Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The candle warmers can catch fire because the warming bowl is positioned too close to the tea light candle, posing fire and burn hazards.
The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard.
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.
Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The brake component housed within the bicycle's carbon fork can disengage from the fork and allow the brake assembly to contact the wheel spokes while rotating, posing a fall hazard.
Columbia ParCar Recalls for Repair Golf, Service, Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard The lower steering yoke can loosen where it attaches to the steering rack and pinion, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash.
BJ's Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards.
KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard An exposed portion of the exhaust system can allow debris such as leaves, brush or other flammable materials to enter the opening and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
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| Donations |
Please send donations to:
Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc.
P O Box 247
Powhatan, Virginia 23139-0247
Now accepting credit card payments.
See Donations Tab on left.
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| Standby Requests |
A "Request for Standby" form must be completed and sent either via email or fax at least 4 weeks prior to an event.
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| 2012 Call Volume |
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167 |
| February |
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190 |
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