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:
There are many causes for the wildfires that strike California at this time of the year. One of them involves the power lines that deliver electricity to your home. If a tree grows too close to a live electric line, branches that contact the line could ignite, causing a fire. Call your local power company if you see such a hazard — staff are trained and equipped to handle the matter. There's another way you can help. When you landscape your home or office, notice where power lines cross your property. Plant trees where they have plenty of room to grow. This will keep branches away from high-voltage wires and reduce the threat of a fire. :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.