Ohio’s current weather pattern creates prime fire conditions in crop fields during the busy harvest season. There have recently been numerous reports of combine and field fires in numerous counties across the state. Here are ways educators can help promote fire safety in local programming by way of articles, radio, or news stories:
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Ag STAT newsletter article at agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2021/prevent-combine-fires-during-fall-harvest
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Ag Safety Team social media post (shareable) at facebook.com/OSUAgSafetyandHealth/
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Prevention tips at nfpa.org/Public-Education/Staying-safe/Safety-equipment/Fire-extinguishers
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Agritainment operation tips at agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/october-2017/emergency-management/fire-safety-agritourism-operations