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Impacts of Balloons

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 26, 2019 with No Comments

We know that balloons are fun. We know that your kids love to release them (or sometimes accidentally release them) and you like to make your kids and grandkids happy, but releasing balloons is bad for the planet. When you release foil balloons they can fly into power lines and not only knock out electricity, but also start fires. Animals can be attracted to balloons. When they land in the park, animals may try to eat them or get caught … Read More

It’s a Planning Issue, Still.

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 14, 2017 with No Comments

Homes built to better standards can withstand fires better. However, even when they are built to better standards, the question remains: should we be putting people in harm’s way? It is a planning issue at the heart of the matter. No matter the fire-fighting resources you pour into stopping a fire’s progression, if it is wind-driven, it is a losing battle until the winds change (literally). Check out the Orange County Register article.

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