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| CALIFORNIA SNOW DEPTH MAP - GOOGLE EARTH KMZ Posted: 24 Dec 2008 12:35 PM CST Who might have a "white Christmas"? Find out here: PNG or KMZ  National Snow HeadlinesWednesday, December 24, 2008Snow Model Status: The model is up, running, and current. Weather Headlines
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| HIGH WIND WARNING - FLOOD WATCH & HIGH SURF Posted: 24 Dec 2008 11:53 AM CST HIGH WIND WARNING - FLOOD WATCH - HIGH SURF  STRENGTHENING STORM FRONT WILL BRING WINTER WEATHER AND LOCALIZED COASTAL FLOODING EXPECTED CHRISTMAS EVE THROUGH CHRISTMAS NIGHT.A COASTAL FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS FAVORABLE FOR FLOODING ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. COASTAL RESIDENTS SHOULD BE ALERT FOR LATER STATEMENTS OR WARNINGS...AND TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT PROPERTY. Description: IN ADDITION TO THE WINTER WEATHER...ENORMOUS SURF WILL POUND THE SHORES. BREAKERS OF 30 TO 35 FEET COMBINED WITH A 7.4 FOOT HIGH TIDE MAY PRODUCE LOCALIZED COASTAL FLOODING. THE STORM WILL NOT GENERATE THE WINDS TO SUPPORT WIDESPREAD FLOODING...BUT AREAS PRONE TO COASTAL FLOODING MAY BE AFFECTED BY RISING WATER. Instructions:A PACIFIC STORM WILL BRING COLD AND WET WEATHER CHRISTMAS EVE THROUGH CHRISTMAS NIGHT. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE AND SOME OF THE HEAVIER RAIN SHOWERS MAY CONTAIN SMALL HAIL. THE ROADWAYS MAY BECOME ICY AS THE TEMPERATURES COOL CHRISTMAS NIGHT. IF ENCOUNTERING HAIL OR ICE... SLOW DOWN GRADUALLY. SUDDEN BRAKING CAN CAUSE YOUR CAR TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL. A  WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT: A STRENGTHENING STORM SYSTEM IN THE EASTERN PACIFIC WILL APPROACH THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST TODAY. STRONG SOUTHEAST TO SOUTH WINDS WILL DEVELOP IN ADVANCE OF THE COLD FRONT...WITH THE STRONGEST WINDS EXPECTED IN THE MOUNTAINS...WHERE WIND GUSTS TO 70 MPH ARE EXPECTED. HIGH WIND WARNINGS ARE IN EFFECT FOR THE MOUNTAINS OF SANTA BARBARA AND SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTIES THROUGH TONIGHT. ACROSS THE MOUNTAINS OF LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTIES... DAMAGING WIND GUSTS TO 70 MPH ARE ALSO EXPECTED...BUT THOSE HAZARDS ARE COVERED UNDER THE WINTER STORM WARNING THAT IS IN EFFECT FOR THOSE AREAS
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| Holiday Safety Tips: December is the peak month for candle fires Posted: 24 Dec 2008 10:40 AM CST  December is the peak month for candle fires and Christmas is the peak day.Christmas season safety tips provided by the Orange County Fire Authority: People have safely enjoyed using candles for centuries. Their colors and scents enhance everyday life and evoke memories of special events. Candles are a source of light and delight when used properly and according to manufacturers' directions. However, if certain precautions are not taken by the consumer, candles can also become a factor in a chain of events that can result in unnecessary injury and even death. The United States Fire Administration (USFA) currently estimates that candles are responsible for approximately 15,600 residential structure fires each year and cause 1,270 civilian injuries, 150 fatalities, and $539 million in property losses. December is the peak month for candle fires and Christmas is the peak day. Candle Safety Tips Keep candles at least 12 inches from anything that can burn. Use sturdy, safe candleholders. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Extinguish candles when you leave a room. Be careful not to splatter wax when extinguishing a candle. Avoid using candles in bedrooms and sleeping areas. Always use a flashlight, not a candle, for emergency lighting. Consider using battery-operated flameless candles. Candles and Children Keep candles up high out of reach of children. Never leave a child unattended in a room with a candle. A child should not sleep in a room with a lit candle. Don't allow children or teens to have candles in their bedrooms. During Power Outages Use a flashlight instead of a candle whenever possible. Avoid carrying a lit candle. Don't use a lit candle when searching for items in a confined space. Never use a candle for a light when checking pilot lights or fueling equipment such as a kerosene heater or lantern. The flame may ignite the fumes. Candle Usage Tips Recommended burning time is one hour per inch diameter of the candle. Hold your finger in front of the flame as you blow the candle out, The air will flow around your finger and extinguish the candle from both sides. This prevents any hot wax from splattering. Keep wax pool free of wick trimmings and debris. For More Information www.ocfa.org www.nfpa.org www.candles.org www.usfa.fema.gov The USFA's National Fire Incident Reporting System, and the National Fire Protection Agency, suggest that candle fire incidents occur most often in the bedroom (40%); followed by the living room, family room or den (17%); the bathroom (14%); the kitchen (8%); 3% started unclassified function areas; and 3% started in dining rooms or bar areas. Most candle fire incidents are found to be due to consumer inattention to basic fire safety or to the misuse of candles. Nearly 50 percent of residential candle fires reportedly occurred because a combustible item was placed too close to the candle. In addition, nearly 18 percent occurred because candles were unattended, abandoned or inadequately controlled. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued 30 recalls of nearly 5.4 million candles or candleholders since 1993. These recalls have been because the candle flame burns several inches above the candle or candleholder, which themselves are flammable. The Leading Causes for Residential Candle Fire Incidents Were Reported as Follows: Too close to combustibles 55% Candle unattended 18% Falling asleep 12% Control of flame 10% Child playing 5% Please checkout the Orange website for more information: Candle Safety - www.ocfa.org | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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