Showing posts with label christmas. Show all posts
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  • Free Holiday Meal for Pasco Residents




    Annual Food Giveaway for Needy Families

    The Offices of Senator Fasano, Representatives, Legg and Corcoran in conjunction with Farm Share invite you to help with the Annual Food Giveaway to needy Families Friday, December 17  from 10 am until Noon.

    Each year 500 families in need are provided with a ham, potatoes, canned vegetables, and other items to complete meals for the Holiday Season. This year’s event will take place on Friday, December 17  from 10 am until Noon in the parking lot of Generations Christian Church located at 1540 Little Road  in Trinity.  Generations Church is a quarter mile north of Trinity Blvd and half mile south of SR 54 on the east side of Little Road.  All needy families are welcome.

    If you would like to contribute, donations can be made to the Volunteer Way of Pasco (non-profit organization) and mailed to the District Office at 8217 Massachusetts Avenue, New Port Richey, FL 34653. If you would like to volunteer your time to help organize and distribute food, please arrive at Generations Christian Church parking lot at 8am on the morning of December 17.

    If you have any questions or would like more information, call The Offices of Senator Fasano at (727) 848-5885. Please speak to Gino Casanova or Michael Vente.


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  • Holiday Fire Safety


    Based on data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), an estimated 250 home fires involving Christmas trees and another 170 home fires involving holiday lights and other decorative lighting occur each year.

    By following some of the outlined precautionary tips, individuals can greatly reduce their chances of becoming a holiday fire casualty. 

    Preventing Christmas Tree Fires
    • Christmas trees account for hundreds of fires annually. Typically, shorts in electrical lights or open flames from candles, lighters or matches start tree fires. Well-watered trees are not a problem. A dry and neglected tree can be.  
    • Needles on fresh trees should be green and hard to pull back from the branches, and the needle should not break if the tree has been freshly cut. The trunk should be sticky to the touch. Old trees can be identified by bouncing the tree trunk on the ground. If many needles fall off, the tree has been cut too long, has probably dried out, and is a fire hazard.  
    • Do not place your tree close to a heat source, including a fireplace or heat vent. The heat will dry out the tree, causing it to be more easily ignited by heat, flame or sparks. Be careful not to drop or flick cigarette ashes near a tree. Do not put your live tree up too early or leave it up for longer than two weeks. Keep the tree stand filled with water at all times.
    • Never put tree branches or needles in a fireplace or wood burning stove. When the tree becomes dry, discard it promptly. The best way to dispose of your tree is by taking it to a recycling center or having it hauled away by a community pick-up service.

    Follow the link for movie segments demonstrating how fast a Christmas tree can become fully engulfed in flames in these Christmas Tree Fire Video Presentations.

    Holiday Lights
    • Inspect holiday lights each year for frayed wires, bare spots, gaps in the insulation, broken or cracked sockets, and excessive kinking or wear before putting them up. Use only lighting listed by an approved testing laboratory.
    • Do Not Overload Electrical Outlets.
    • Do not link more than three light strands, unless the directions indicate it is safe. Connect strings of lights to an extension cord before plugging the cord into the outlet. Make sure to periodically check the wires - they should not be warm to the touch.

    Holiday Decorations
    • Use Only Nonflammable Decorations
    • All decorations should be nonflammable or flame-retardant and placed away from heat vents.

    As in every season, have working smoke alarms installed on every level of your home, test them monthly and keep them clean and equipped with fresh batteries at all times. Know when and how to call for help. Make sure all exits are accessible and not blocked by decorations or trees. Remember to practice your home escape plan.








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