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April is Recovery Preparedness Month

Mother Nature does not discriminate when it comes to severe weather. Countless residents throughout Illinois have experienced the challenges of rebuilding their lives after a disaster or other emergency. In these stressful situations, having access to per...

Home Fire Preparedness Campaign

The Carbondale Fire Department and the American Red Cross are teaming up to put smoke alarms in Carbondale homes.

The goal of the Home Fire Campaign is to reduce the number of fire-related deaths and injuries, one home at a time.

Free smoke alarm installati...

Carbondale Burn Regulations

Open burning of refuse, landscape waste or any other combustible material is prohibited within the City of Carbondale. 

However, recreational fires are permitted within city limits if they meet the following guidelines:  

• Intended for plea...

Severe Weather

Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. That's why the American Red Cross recommends creating an emergency plan, so your family will know what to do in the event of a dis...