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"Fire Safety Begins in the
Home!"
Use the
information below to identify and correct potential fire hazards in your
home.
Electrical Safety
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Make sure to remove all electrical cords from under your rugs or
those cords that are nailed to walls or behind radiators.
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Check to see if electrical cords are in good condition. Any cords
with cracks or frayed areas should be thrown out.
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Avoid overloading circuits
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Never use an extension cord to provide permanent power to large
appliances such as your microwave or refrigerator.
Kitchen Safety
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Never leave what you are cooking unattended.
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Keep your cooking area (stove and counters) clear of anything that
could catch on fire.
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If you have pots on the stove, always make sure the handle is
facing inward...so they are out of the reach of children and so they
do not get bumped into.
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Make sure to always have pot holders near the stove and within an
easy reach.
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Take the time to clean grease often from your stovetop, range hood,
and range hood grease filter.
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Turn off all kitchen appliances when no one is home.
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Get a kitchen fire extinguisher and take the time to learn how to
use it.
Living/Family Room and Bedrooms
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All doors and windows should be in good working condition.
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Make sure to at least keep one smoke detector on every level of
your home and inside or near all sleeping areas.
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Space heaters should be placed at least three feet away from
anything that can burn which would include furniture, drapes and
walls.
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Allow sufficient air space around TVs and stereos so they do not
overheat.
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Work on having not too small or too full of ashtrays. Ashtrays need
to be large, deep, and emptied often.
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Keep your fireplace in good working condition. Make sure to have a
spark screen that is sturdy. Also chimneys should periodically be
cleaned.
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Make sure all exits are clear in your home - not blocked by stored
items or furniture.
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