(MT) – Even though the wildfire season is over and winter is imminent, the
threat of fire remains – home heating fires. And winter also brings risks when
people are out, including challenging conditions on local roads and Hwy. 26
“As locals we have a front-row seat to the dangers of living in a bustling
tourist and ski community,” noted Hoodland Community Emergency Response
Team member Sally Chester.

Tips for the home
– Purchase and/or stock up on non-perishable foods, two gallons of water per
day per person, extra batteries, flashlights, and an emergency radio.
– Change batteries in smoke/carbon monoxide alarms, keep fire extinguishers
easily accessible.
– Keep children and pets, and all flammable items at least 3-feet away from
heaters, pellet, wood stoves and fireplaces.
– Turn off/extinguish alternate heat sources, blow out candles when leaving
the room or going to bed. Never leave alternate heat sources unattended.
– Wrap pipes and spigots, leave cabinet doors open for heat circulation when
temperature drops to 26 F, and drip taps during power outage. Never use the
stove/oven as a heat source, never use a BBQ, hibachi, etc., without proper
ventilation and never inside or near a heat source.
– Test portable generators prior to use; add fuel only when generator is off.
– Have your furnace and chimney inspected.
– Have an escape plan, and practice using it monthly.
Tips for your vehicle
– Have a go-kit with emergency radio, blanket, coat, boots, gloves, hat,
water, non-perishable food, whistle, cell phone charger, flashlight, extra
batteries, blanket and tarp.
– Keep kitty litter or sand and a small shovel to help with traction.
– Keep fuel level at 3/4, check tire tread and carry and know how to use tire
chains.
– Check antifreeze level and carry an ice scraper.
– Check heating/defrost system, battery, lights (hazard, head and tail) and
wipers for proper functioning.
– To prevent ice from forming on windows mix three-parts white vinegar with
one-part water together in a spray bottle, spray windows before a forecasted
ice/snow event.
– To remove formed ice from windows, mix two-parts 70 percent alcohol with
one-part water together in a spray bottle and spray directly to windows, door
locks, etc.

Tips for yourself
– Keep a go-kit, include extra medications, clothing, important papers with
policy and contact numbers, spare glasses and special dietary needs.
– Consider mobility issues and special needs.
– Know the difference between frostbite and hypothermia. If someone’s body
temperature is below 95 F, get medical attention immediately.
– Dress in layers and always protect hands, head and feet.
– Remember to include your pets in all of your emergency preparedness
plans.

Call 503-622 3463 in the Hoodland Fire District before burning yard debris.
Sign up for Clackamas County Public Alert Notifications:
www.clackamas.us/dm/publicalerts

Artisan’s market returns posted on 12/01/2019
Heidi Flanders, Recreation Director for the Mt. Hood Village RV Resort, hopes
that December’s Mt. Hood Artisan’s Market can offer local artists a safe
environment to show off their creativity and even serve as a launching pad for
something more.

“We want to be the start up place,” Flanders said, adding that the event keeps
vendor fees low.

“Even if you never thought (about selling your art), give it a try,” she said.
“We just want people who didn’t think they could get into selling art or craft to
try it out.”

The event, held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, in the Evergreen
Room at the Mt. Hood Village RV Resort, 65000 E. Hwy. 26 in Welches, will
also have more to show off than locally handcrafted jewelry, pottery and other
art.

The event space just reopened in October following a remodel project that
includes new French doors, floors, bathroom upgrades and much more.
“It’s beautiful,” Flanders said. “I’m super excited to show it off to the vendors
and to the community.”

Flanders added that sometime in early 2020 she hopes to hold an open house
for the space, seeing it as a good option for weddings and other events.

In the meantime, the Mt. Hood Artisan’s Market will enjoy the new amenities.
The Market, which started in the summer of 2018 and had a holiday version
last year, is expected to include a couple new jewelry makers this year, along
with photography, wood carvings and more.

For more information, email Heidi_Flanders@equitylifestyle.com.