Author: CFA Admin

You’re invited to join us on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, as we honor those who served our country. The day will begin with our annual Veterans Day Ceremony from 11:00am to noon at the Fallen Heroes Memorial, located on the grounds of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in Lawrenceville. Immediately following the ceremony at the same location, all are invited to Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson’s Gwinnett County Stand Down. This event is scheduled to run from approximately noon until 2:00pm. Preregistration for this event is encouraged. To conclude the day, the Gwinnett Veterans Memorial Museum — located within the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse at…

Close Before You Doze! During a fire, smoke and flames can spread through a home in minutes while you sleep. A closed bedroom door can block heat, slow smoke, and give you precious extra time to escape, if fire strikes.One small step before bed could save your life.

Today is National First Responders Day. We honor the men and women who answer the call when emergencies strike: firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement, dispatchers, and all those on the frontlines of safety. Here in Gwinnett, that means thousands of calls every year, from medical emergencies and fires to car crashes and rescues. Every response requires courage, training, and sacrifice. Behind every siren from a responding fire engine is a firefighter/paramedic who is also a neighbor, a coach, a parent, or a friend. These are your community members who put service above self, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Join us…

Older adults often face extra challenges when it comes to escaping a fire. Mobility, hearing, or vision issues can make every second harder. Is your home ready? Remember alarms, exits, plan, and practice. • Alarms – Are your smoke alarms working? Do you need bed shakers or strobe lights if hearing is a challenge? • Exits – Are hallways and doors clear for walkers, wheelchairs, or canes? • Plan – Is there a safe bedroom on the ground floor or close to an exit? • Practice – Have you gone over the escape plan with family or neighbors who can…