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Providing 911 services to the residents and visitors of Mineral County since 1991.

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10/22/2026

You get an email saying you won a $5,000 gift card.
Your bank account is “about to be closed.”
Your package is waiting for you.
You’ve been selected for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

🤨 Yeah… probably not.

Phishing scams are everywhere, and they’re getting harder to spot. Here are a few ways to keep from taking the bait:

🎣 DON’T CLICK RANDOM LINKS.
That link in an unexpected email, text, or social media ad? Don't click it just because it says “ACT NOW!!!” 🚩

🔐 DON’T GIVE OUT PERSONAL INFORMATION.
Your Social Security number, passwords, banking information, and other personal details don't need to be handed over to some random person on the internet.

💳 WATCH YOUR CREDIT CARD & BANK TRANSACTIONS.
Keep an eye out for charges you don't recognize. If something looks suspicious, investigate it.

🤯 IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE… IT PROBABLY IS.
Congratulations! You won a brand-new car! You just need to send $500 first.
Wait… what?

📧 BE CAREFUL WITH EMAILS.
Even if an email looks like it's from a company you know, don't automatically trust the link. Go directly to the company's official website or use the app you normally use.

📞 WHEN IN DOUBT, VERIFY.
Contact the company using a phone number or website you know is legitimate — not the information provided in the suspicious message.

Remember: STOP. THINK. VERIFY. Scammers are counting on you reacting quickly. Take a minute, slow down, and make them work for it.
🎣 Don't take the bait. Your personal information is worth protecting. 🔐

10/18/2026

🏠🔥 Help Keep West Virginians Safe!
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office has officially launched its new digital Home Safety Survey, and we’re asking our residents to take a few minutes to complete it.
This quick, five-minute assessment helps you identify potential fire hazards in your home and provides immediate, practical safety guidance to help keep you and your family safe.
Your participation also helps emergency management and fire safety officials better understand home fire safety trends across West Virginia and identify ways to better protect our communities.
Please take the survey and share it with your friends, family, and neighbors! Every household that participates is another step toward preventing home fires and saving lives. 🚒❤️

10/16/2026

We fully support dressing like a vampire, ghost, zombie, superhero, or whatever creature your child has decided to become this year. But before they head out for ALL the candy… check the costume!

👻 Make sure they can see. Masks, wigs, and hats shouldn’t block their vision.
🔥 Avoid loose, trailing, or easily flammable materials. Nobody needs a costume that doubles as a fire starter.
🔦 Add some visibility. Reflective tape, glow sticks, or a flashlight can help kids be seen by drivers.
👟 Make sure they can walk safely. Those six-inch monster feet may look hilarious until someone trips over them.
🕸️ Keep costumes away from candles and open flames.

And remember: the goal is to come home with a bucket full of candy—not an ambulance ride. Have fun, stay visible, and make sure your little ghosts and goblins can safely make their way from house to house!

10/14/2026

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This year’s theme is “Securing the Next 250,” recognizing our nation’s 250th anniversary and focusing on building a secure digital future for America’s next era. And while we’re celebrating 250 years of America… let’s make sure your password isn’t still “Password123.”

A few simple ways to protect yourself:
🔐 Use strong, unique passwords — and please, for the love of all things digital, don’t use the same password for EVERYTHING.
📱 Turn on multi-factor authentication (MFA). Yes, it takes an extra few seconds. No, your account is not going to fall apart because you had to enter a code.
🎣 Think before you click. If an email says you won a prize, your account is about to be deleted, or a Nigerian prince needs your help… maybe don't click it.
🔄 Keep your devices and apps updated. Those annoying update notifications are annoying for a reason.

Our emergency plans aren't just about storms, fires, and floods anymore. Cybersecurity is part of being prepared too. Let’s celebrate 250 years of America by making sure the next 250 years are secure, resilient, and a little harder for scammers to mess with us🔐

10/12/2026

Reminder to sign up for this incredible Preparedness Workshop sponsored by the Tygart Valley United Way in partnership with Verizon!

10/10/2026

🔥 SMOKE ALARMS SHOULD WORK FOR EVERYONE!🚨

A smoke alarm goes off at 2 AM and everyone in the house hears it… right? Well, not necessarily. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or blind, there are smoke alarm options designed to make sure the warning actually gets through:

✨ Flashing lights — because sometimes seeing the alarm is what gets your attention.
🛏️ Bed shakers — because nobody wants to sleep through the “YOUR HOUSE IS ON FIRE” announcement.
🔊 Low-frequency sound — designed to help wake people who may not respond to a standard alarm.

Your household may need different types of alerts, and that's okay! Because when the smoke alarm starts yelling at 2 AM, “I CAN'T HEAR IT” should never be part of the emergency plan. Check your smoke alarms. Know what works for EVERYONE in your home. Because the goal is to wake up the whole household — not just the dog. 🐶🚒

10/08/2026

EVs are sleek. EVs are quiet. EVs are futuristic. 🤖✨ But that does NOT mean you should start poking around under one like you suddenly earned a degree in electrical engineering.

🔋 EVs have high-voltage batteries.
🔧 Battery maintenance should be performed by the manufacturer or a qualified professional.
🟠 DO NOT TOUCH THE ORANGE HIGH-VOLTAGE CABLES.

See an orange cable? Hands off. Orange is basically the car saying: “You don't have the clearance for this.” Think of the orange cables as the “Do Not Disturb” sign of the automotive world. And please resist the urge to say, “I watched a YouTube video, I got this.”

10/06/2026

⚡ LITHIUM-ION BATTERY SAFETY 🔋

Do you realize how many things in your house contain lithium-ion batteries? These little batteries store A LOT of energy in a very small space. And when they’re damaged, defective, overheated, or used with the wrong charger/device… things can go downhill REAL quick.

Lithium-ion batteries can overheat, catch fire, or even explode. 💥
Charge smart. Stay safe. Keep the fire department bored.

10/04/2026

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK | October 4–10

This year’s theme is “Charge Into Fire Safety™. Safe Charging Is a Superpower!” Do you realize how many things in your house have lithium-ion batteries?! 😳🔋

Phones. Laptops. Tablets. Vapes. E-bikes. Power tools. Toys. Scooters. Watches. Earbuds… basically, if it has a battery and makes your life easier, there’s a good chance lithium-ion is involved.

So please:
🔌 Use the right charger
🛑 Toss damaged batteries
🛏️ Don’t charge devices under your pillow
🔥 Keep charging gadgets away from things that burn

Charge smart. Stay safe. And please don’t make the fire department come meet you at 3 AM. 🚒😴

10/02/2026

🏠🔥 Help Keep West Virginians Safe!
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office has officially launched its new digital Home Safety Survey, and we’re asking our residents to take a few minutes to complete it.

This quick, five-minute assessment helps you identify potential fire hazards in your home and provides immediate, practical safety guidance to help keep you and your family safe.

Your participation also helps emergency management and fire safety officials better understand home fire safety trends across West Virginia and identify ways to better protect our communities.

Please take the survey and share it with your friends, family, and neighbors! Every household that participates is another step toward preventing home fires and saving lives. 🚒❤️

Address

392 Pine Swamp Road
Keyser, WV
26726

Telephone

(304) 788-4106

Website

https://www.mineralwv.org/emergency-services/

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