Here's a few tips I found to keep your home safe and prepared in case of a fire emergency!
- Replace the batteries in your smoke detectors two times per year. Daylight savings time is a great reminder to do it.
- Keep space heaters at least three feet from flammable materials such as curtains, paper, bedding and clothing, and anything combustible.
- Put matches up and away from the reach of children. Teach your children to tell an adult should they see a lighter or matches laying out within reach.
- Practice caution and awareness when burning candles. Never burn candles unattended, and never near flammable objects, like curtains, fabric, or paper.
- If an appliance starts to smoke - unplug it immediately.
- Use caution when cooking, keeping pot handles away from the edge of cooking surfaces. Always have a lid handy in case of flareups, and never leave any cooking unattended.
- Have two escape routes for every room in your home, and make sure all family members are familiar on what to do to escape in case of a fire.
- Plan a meeting place somewhere outside of your home in case of a house fire.
- Fire Extinguishers go everywhere. Have at least two in your home. One for the kitchen, one for the garage. You should even have one in your car and on a boat if you own one.
- Be familiar with the symptoms of CO (carbon monoxide) poisoning. Install a CO detector in your home for added security.
Visit www.kfst.net for easy to read tips for kids.
http://www.firesafety.gov/citizens/co2/index.shtm for more info on Carbon Monoxide poisoning.
www.nyc.gov for fire safety tips
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