Environmental Health Center

Fire Recovery Radio Scripts

Audio Version of Fire PSA File size is 129K

Andrews:
I'm Richard Andrews, director of the Governor's Office of Emergency Services. This is an EnvironMinute Disaster Advisory from our agency and the National Safety Council. :10

Announcer:
Smokey Bear is a campfire expert . . . you can trust his advice. To build a campfire right, Smokey says, "Follow these steps." First, dig a small pit, away from overhanging branches. Circle the pit with rocks. Now, create a buffer zone by clearing an area five feet wide, around the pit--down to the soil. Stack extra wood upwind, away from the flames, and always keep a bucket of water and a shovel handy. After you light the fire, do not throw away the match until it's cold! And never leave a fire unattended, even for an instant. Dry brush burns fast and hot, and just one smoldering ember or floating spark can ignite a raging wildfire. :34

Announcer:
This EnvironMinute Disaster Advisory was brought to you by the Teresa and H. John Heinz III Foundation. :05

For more information on the Fire Recovery Radio PSAs, e-mail hochc@nsc.org.