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Always sleep with the bedroom doors closed. In the event of a fire, this will keep deadly heat and smoke out of bedrooms, giving you additional time to escape. |
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Testing Doors During A Fire |
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In a fire feel all doors before opening them. If a door is hot, get out another way. |
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Be aware that if a fire threatens your home, you should not place the call to emergency services from inside the home. It is better to get out and place the call to fire authorities from a safe location outside the home. In a fire, time is critical. Don't waste time getting dressed, don't search for pets or valuables. Just get out! |
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Try Battery-Powered Candles |
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To eliminate the risk of an open candle flame, use battery-powered candles whenever possible, especially when you combine candles with greenery or other decorations. |
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Always use stable candle holders. If possible, use a hurricane glass to protect the open flame. |
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Unplug toaster ovens, coffee makers and other small appliances after using them. Also, don't plug in too many appliances at once. |
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Look inside the light fixture. Find a label that tells you which light bulb size (wattage) is right for the fixture. |
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Never bring a barbecue grill inside your home or garage. This is both a fire and carbon monoxide poisoning hazard. |
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Before using a gas grill, check the connection between the propane tank and the fuel line to be sure it is working properly and not leaking. |
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Place your grill at least 10 feet away from other objects, including the house and any shrubs or bushes. |
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If You Burn Your Skin cool it with running water. Do this right away. |
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Storing Matches, Lighters, and Candles |
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Store matches, lighters and candles up high, ideally in a locked cabinet, so young children can not reach them. |
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Young Children and Stoves |
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If you have young children, teach them to stay away from the stove. Put tape on the floor so they can see where the "no-kid-zone" is. |
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Use back burners. Keep the pot handles turned towards the back of the stove. |
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Wear short sleeves or roll up your sleeves before you start to cook. This will keep your clothes from catching on fire. |
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There are two kinds of smoke alarms – photoelectric and ionization. If possible, get some of each kind or buy "combination" smoke alarms that have both types of sensors. |
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Interconnected Smoke Alarms |
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If you can, get "interconnected" smoke alarms. When one alarm goes off, they all sound. This means the alarm near you will go off sooner. It gives you more time to get your family outside to safety. |
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If your smoke alarms are more than 10 years old, get new smoke alarms. |
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Replace Smoke Alarm Batteries |
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Put a new battery in your smoke alarms twice a year. When you change you clocks change your batteries. Put in a new battery if your alarm makes a "chirping" sound. This means the power is low. |
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Test your smoke alarms once a month. Push the test button until you hear a loud noise. |
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Make sure there is a smoke alarm on every floor of your home, especially where people sleep. This includes the basement. If possible, put an alarm inside every bedroom too. |
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Positioning Smoke Detectors |
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Don't install smoke alarms near windows, doors, or ducts. They will not work right in these places. |
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Make sure your smoke alarm is away from the path of steam from bathrooms and cooking vapors from the kitchen. These can cause a “false alarm” when the alarm goes off but there is not a fire. |
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Smoke rises, so smoke alarms should be mounted high on walls or ceilings. Ceiling-mounted alarms should be installed at least four inches away from the nearest wall. Wall-mounted alarms should be installed four to 12 inches away from the ceiling. |
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Inspect Your Gas Barbeque! |
The Barbeque Season Is Rapidly Approaching Be Sure To Inspect Your Gas Barbeque Grill For Leaks And Clogged Lines. |
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Is Your House A Mystery To Find? |
Clearly display your address so that we can better locate you in the event of an emergency. Make sure your address is visible at night, unobstructed and clear of shrubs and trees. |
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Practice Home Fire Drills - Get Out And Stay Out! |
- Be prepared through regular home fire drills to use emergency exit routes instinctively.
- Installation of an approved smoke alarm.
- Have two exits from each bedroom.
- Have a safe meeting place.
- Use a neighbor’s phone to call 9-1-1.
- Hold regular home fire drills like your children do at school.
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