Families are urged to follow simple safety tips to keep the season merry and to prevent holiday fires. During the winter season the incidence of home fires dramatically increases -- caused by home heating sources, unattended cooking and candles. [Additional info...]

After the holiday season, think "green" and recycle your Christmas tree. From Dec 26 - Jan 23, many temporary sites will take trees for recycling. Remove all decorations before leaving trees at the sites. [Additional info...]

As of February 17, 2009, TV stations will only broadcast in digital. For more information or to request a digital converter box coupon, call the Federal Communications Commission at 1-888-388-2009 or visit www.DTV2009.gov. [Link to DTV conversion FAQs . . .]