Make Fire Prevention a Habit
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| Make your home safe from fires. |
Never plug multiple items into the same
electrical outlet or circuit. If an electrical appliance smokes
or
smells unusual, unplug it immediately and have it
serviced.
Make sure light bulbs are the recommended
wattage for all of your light fixtures.
Keep baking soda near your stove to extinguish grease fires. Salt also works, but don’t use water, which will spread the flame.
Keep your stove’s exhaust fan and range hood free of grease. Keep the cooking area free of combustibles.
Never leave cooking unattended. Turn pan handles inward so they don’t hang over the edge of the stove.
Keep matches and lighters out of children’s reach. Teach children these are dangerous items to be used
by adults only.
Don’t smoke in bed or when you’re drowsy. Fires created by cigarettes cause more deaths than any
other kind of fire. Run butts and
ashes under water before disposing. Or, better yet, don’t allow
smoking in your
home.
Never install a double-cylinder deadbolt
lock on your exit doors. They require a key to unlock from
the
inside. When you need to exit in
a hurry, this lock can be deadly.
Never use an extension cord on a permanent basis and avoid running them under rugs.
Don’t place hay, straw or other combustible materials beneath your home.
Never leave home with the clothes dryer running. Clean dryer vents frequently. Clean lint screens after
each load to keep the airway clear.
Make regular safety checks of your home’s major systems or hire a professional to inspect them.
Check for cleanliness, proper functioning and loose connections
for your:
Heating/cooling
system
ElectricalAppliances
Fuel Lines
Water Heater
Plumbing
Never block doors or windows with furniture or other large objects.
Store flammable liquids like gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, etc., in approved containers outside
your home, but not under your home.
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