Seasonal influenza (flu) is an infection of the respiratory system (lungs) caused by influenza viruses. Flu occurs most often every year during the…

Winter driving on roads and highways in the snow-capped Sierra Nevada can be a pleasant adventure or it can be a frustrating, tiring an sometimes even…

Winter storms can be deadly. Extreme cold can cause hypothermia (an extreme lowering of the body’s temperature) and death. Fireplaces, emergency…

EPFD residents and businesses should monitor snow loads on roofs, propane tanks, natural gas lines and building ventilation systems for signs of…

The extraordinary snowfall in the region creates deep snow that can damage LPG pipes, valves and tanks. Explosions and fires can occur, causing…