TEST YOUR SMOKE DETECTORS
~Nearly four thousand Americans die every year in residential fires. Most of these deaths are not from heat or flames but from inhaling smoke and toxic fumes. Smoke is actually the particles of combustion generated by what is burning-paper, wood, chemicals, plastics, upholstery or other fuel.
~Smoke Detectors buy time to get out of the house fast- before toxic fumes accumulate to lethal levels.
~~Place as many smoke detectors as needed to protect your entire home.
~~~Test your smoke detectors at least once a month by pressing the test button
- Replace weak or worn out batteries at once
- Never borrow smoke detector batteries for other uses
- Keep extra batteries on hand
- Change batteries at least once a year
- Dust and vacuum smoke detectors at least twice a year
- Make sure smoke detectors are working when you return home after an extended absense
HOME FIRE PREVENTION
AVOIDING DISASTER, PROTECTING LIVES
~Look carefully through your house for fire hazards you may have overlooked. It only takes a bit of organization to get rid of many of these hazards. Others require a small expense. Whatever the cost or effort, preventing a fire in your home is worth it.
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Unsafe cooking is the leading cause of home fire and burn injuries--------Keep cooking surfaces clean, cook with the lowest effective heat, never leave cooking unattended, supervise children at all times, unplug appliances when not in use.
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Careless habits can cause tragedies------empty ashtrays, avoid extension cords, burn only dry wood in chimneys and use a fire screen, inspect space heaters for wear and tear, and keep combustibles, children and pets atleast 3 feet away from heat sources.
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Out of sight, out of mind? Take a closer look----keep flammable liquids far from heat..etc.
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Half of house fire deaths are caused by fires that begin between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.---------never smoke in bed, install smoke alarms, consider escape ladders for second floor bedroom windows.
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Heating and electical fires are common------do not overload electrical outlets, check cord and plugs for wear...etc.
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