Address Post Visibility – Tips

Address Post Visibility – Tips

When seconds matter, your home address is one of the most important pieces of information you can give 911 dispatchers, but only if first responders can see it.Here’s what firefighters suggest every household should do:• Make sure your address is clearly visible from the street, day and night.• Use large, reflective numbers• Place them where they’re not blocked by décor or landscaping• Light them at night or use glow-in-the-dark numbers• Put numbers on both the house and the mailbox if possibleA visible address helps crews find you faster in an emergency when every second counts.
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CFA Holiday Party

CFA Holiday Party

What a fantastic evening!Last night’s ( 03-Dec-2025) CFA Holiday Party was filled with laughter, friendship, and holiday cheer. Our White Elephant gift exchange brought out the best surprises and the biggest smiles — it was pure fun from start to finish!We enjoyed delicious food, great company, and the joy of celebrating another wonderful year together.Thank you to everyone who came out and made the night so special.
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Appreciation – Mobile Food Distribution – 02-Dec-2025

Appreciation – Mobile Food Distribution – 02-Dec-2025

👏🎉Appreciations - Volunteer Gwinnett -- Mobile Food Distribution  🎉👏 Our team received appreciation from the Volunteer Gwinnett Team for their contribution to the Mobile Food Distribution on 02-Dec-2025 at Thien Vien Huyen Khong. " Volunteer Gwinnett would like to thank you for your incredible support during our Mobile Food Distribution event on December 2 at Thien Vien Huyen Khong. Your hard work made a meaningful impact, bringing food to families in need and easing their burdens. "  -- Volunteer Gwinnett Team  Together, we achieved: Total Pounds of Food Distributed: 9,212 Total Number of Households Served: 300  Total Number of Residents Served: 1,190
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Fight Opioid Crisis — Community Town Hall

Fight Opioid Crisis — Community Town Hall

Behind every statistic is a family, a story, and a community.Your story can help us better understand what’s needed to fight the opioid crisis in Gwinnett.Attend one of our community town halls Tuesday, December 9 and Thursday, December 11 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Innovation Square, located at 446 West Crogan Street in Lawrenceville.Share your story and help us learn how we can better support our community.Learn more by visiting GwinnettCounty.com/OpioidTownHalls.
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Busy Decemeber – Fire Department

Busy Decemeber – Fire Department

The holiday rush looks different at the firehouse.As homes fill with lights, gatherings, and celebrations, our crews prepare for the calls that come with the season: cooking fires, heating emergencies, carbon monoxide alarms, and winter hazards.December is our busiest month.So as your family leans into holiday traditions, we’ll be sharing the simple steps that make the biggest difference in keeping your home safe.Thank you for letting us serve this community and thank you for doing your part to help keep Gwinnett safe.Let’s make this December a safe one. Together.
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Lithium Batteries – Safety Tips

Lithium Batteries – Safety Tips

A lot of popular holiday gifts contain lithium-ion batteries. Phones, earbuds, scooters, toys, drones, power banks. They all charge the same way, and they all come with risks if stored or charged incorrectly.To keep your holiday safe: • Open the box first. Check for the correct charger and safety instructions.• Never charge new devices overnight.• Keep batteries away from blankets and wrapping paper.• Store gifts in a cool, dry place until they're opened.• Teach kids never to charge devices on beds or couches.A little awareness makes every gift safer.
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