Family Fire Safety!
*Make a fire escape plan for your family. Find two exits out of every room. Pick a meeting place outside. Practice makes perfect – hold a family fire drill at least twice each year.
*Install smoke alarms on every level of your home. For the best detection and notification protection, install both ionization- and photoelectric-type smoke alarms. Some models provide dual coverage. The type will be printed on the box or package. Put them inside or near every bedroom. Test them monthly to make sure they work. Put in new batteries once a year.
*Know how to put out a small pan fire by sliding a lid over the flames.
*Teach every family member to “Stop, Drop and Roll” if clothes catch fire.
*Consider having a home fire sprinkler system installed in your new home, or when you remodel.
*Learn how and when to use a fire extinguisher
And Most Importantly: If you have a fire in your home, GET OUT and STAY OUT! Do NOT go back in for any reason!!!!!
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*Don't Plug too many appliances into a wall outlet at once. If in doubt, consult an electrician!
*Do not store or use Gasoline in your home!
*Never leave burning Candles unattended, and always blow them out when you leave the room.
*Keep all matches, lighters and sources of heat up and out of reach of children.
*Douse cigarette butts in water before placing in trash receptacle.
*NEVER smoke in bed!
*Keep Space Heaters at least 3 ft. away from anything that could burn.
*Keep all flammables, like paper products, chemicals, cooking oils, etc... stored away from the stove area while cooking.
*Have a professional inspect your home heating system, chimneys, wood stoves, fireplaces, etc.. once a year to ensure safety.
*Never leave bar-b-que grills unattended for any reason.
*Keep a "A-B-C" extinguisher in your home, and know how to use it!
Many more tips at: http://www.homesafetycouncil.org/safety_guide/sg_fire_w001.aspx
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