Saluting our Veterans #VeteransDay

On Friday, November 11, show your appreciation for our nation’s veterans and service members by volunteering this Veterans Day. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a variety of ways to serve and educate others on the importance of Veterans Day, including: Contact the VA Voluntary Service to Volunteer or Donate. Volunteer at a local VA Medical Center. Students can gain experience and training with the Student Volunteer Program. Bring the Veterans Day celebration into the classroom with the Veterans Day Teachers and Students resources. For more information on Veterans Day, visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Fall Back this weekend #AltusOK #FallBack

Change Your Clock, Check Your Smoke Alarm

Is your smoke alarm still working? A smoke alarm with a dead or missing battery is the same as having no smoke alarm at all. On Sunday, November 6 when resetting your clocks for Daylight Saving Time, make sure your smoke alarms work and replace the batteries, if necessary. Take care of your smoke alarms according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and follow these tips from the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA): Smoke alarm powered by a nine-volt battery Test the alarm monthly. Replace the batteries at least once every year. Replace the entire smoke alarm every 10 years. Smoke alarm powered by a 10-year lithium (or “long-life”) battery Test the alarm monthly. Since you cannot (and should not) replace the lithium battery, replace the entire smoke alarm according to the manufacturer's instructions. Smoke alarm that is hardwired into your home's electrical system Test the alarm monthly. Replace the backup battery at least once every year. Replace the entire smoke alarm every 10 years. For more information on Smoke Alarms, visit the USFA Smoke Alarm page.

Also, please remember to change the batteries in your all-hazards weather radio that receives signals from the National Weather Service.

Safe Room Quality #OKwx

SAFE ROOM QUALITY

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The presence of a National Storm Shelter Association (NSSA) seal on residential safe room implies that the shelter was:

1. Designed by a registered professional architect or engineer.
2. Verified by a NSSA - approved third-party engineer to be compliant with International Code Council (ICC) Standard ICC-500 and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines.
3. Installed as per instructions on the design drawings or as the producer's Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) attached to the drawings.
4. Inspected for proper installation described by an installation checklist.

So NSSA Producer Members assure reliability of safe rooms by following the Safe Room Standards Compliance Verification Process unique to NSSA, and provide an Inspection Checklist and Certificate of Installation.

      QUALITY OF NSSA SHELTERS IS ASSURED BEFORE THE NSSA SEAL GOES ON

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To receive additional information, contact one of the following:

       Ernst W. Kiesling, P.E. Ph.D.                                    Richard Westerberg, Engineer
       Executive Director                                                     Assistant Compliance Officer
       ernst.kiesling@ttu.edu                                                 rick.westerberg@ttu.edu
       Office: (806) 837-1931                                               Office: (806) 834-2846
       Cell: (806) 789-2083