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USFA Releases 50-Plus Pub-Ed Materials

Free fire prevention materials directed toward people over the age of 50, one of the groups most vulnerable to fire, are available from the U.S. Fire Administration. It comes with a campaign guide to planning and implementing a People 50-Plus Campaign; easy-to-reproduce materials for community outreach, including a People 50-Plus fire safety fact sheet, flier, and bookmarks in English and Spanish;

Free fire prevention materials directed toward people over the age of 50, one of the groups most vulnerable to fire, are available from the U.S. Fire Administration.

It comes with a campaign guide to planning and implementing a People 50-Plus Campaign; easy-to-reproduce materials for community outreach, including a People 50-Plus fire safety fact sheet, flier, and bookmarks in English and Spanish; and sample media materials. A PowerPoint presentation is also included for use in community meetings and other local events.

Download the campaign online at www.usfa.fema.gov/50Plus or order a campaign CD by sending an e-mail request to usfa@hagersharp.com or faxing a request to Attn: USFA People 50-Plus Campaign at 301-447-1102. The limit is one free CD per fire service entity; however, the CD may be copied and distributed.

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