An evacuation or moving to a civilian shelter or designated place is more dangerous than remaining where you are in some cases, such as with short- or no-notice emergencies. The direction may be to shelter-in-place. Building an emergency kit is one of the ways to prepare for such a situation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pamela Jackson) - An evacuation or moving to a civilian shelter or designated place is more dangerous than remaining where you are in some cases, such as with short- or no-notice emergencies. The direction may be to shelter-in-place. Building an emergency kit is one of the ways to prepare for such a situation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pamela Jackson)

Graphic that reads: "How to Have a Happy & Healthy Thanksgiving" - Thanksgiving graphic

A sign in a pumpkin patch promotes a Sanitizer Station - A sign in a pumpkin patch promotes a Sanitizer Station

The National Fire Protection Association, the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 95 years, has announced “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10, 2020. NFPA’s focus on cooking fire safety comes in response to home cooking fires representing the leading cause of U.S. home fires, with nearly half or 49-percent of all home fires involving cooking equipment; unattended cooking is the leading cause of these fires. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by National Fire Protection Association). - The National Fire Protection Association, the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 95 years, has announced “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10, 2020. NFPA’s focus on cooking fire safety comes in response to home cooking fires representing the leading cause of U.S. home fires, with nearly half or 49-percent of all home fires involving cooking equipment; unattended cooking is the leading cause of these fires. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by National Fire Protection Association).

Base residents meet a firefighter at Mokapu Mall, Oct. 14. - Base residents meet a firefighter at Mokapu Mall, Oct. 14.

200923-M-KY087-1018.JPG - Bullet casings lay on the ground after an active shooter drill at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 23, 2020. The exercise simulated an active shooter threat in order to better prepare base personnel in case of a real world scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)