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Fire Safety Tips
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IN
CASE OF ANY EMERGENCY DIAL 911.
- Please DO NOT be scared to dial 911, it is always better
to be safe than sorry.
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Make
sure you not only have smoke detectors on AT LEAST every level,
but you check them weekly to make sure they work.
- If you do not have a smoke detector, then
CLICK HERE.
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Have a
fire escape plan with at least two exits out of every room in
the house. Remember when there is a fire it's too late to plan
how to get out.
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Never
smoke in bed or when you are very tired inside your house.
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Keep
matches, lighters, and flammable liquids away from kids.
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Make
sure that your house or apartment number is clearly visible to
the fire department.
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If you
are having trouble with an electrical or gas appliance/ service
line, contact the fire department - DO NOT ignore problems with
these items.
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If an
electric cord is worn out replace it, or if an outlet is
overloaded fix the problem by moving some of the load to other
outlets.
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WATCH
SPACE HEATERS. Make sure they are kept away from a combustible.
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If your
house is on fire or if your in a smoke filled room, get down and
cover your face. Crawl out of the house via the nearest exit. DO
NOT GO BACK IN. Immediately call the fire department.
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Install
a Carbon Monoxide Detector on at least every level of your
house. If it sounds, get out of your house and dial 911.
Fire Safety Links (ADULTS)
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DESCRIPTION |
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NFPA Fire Education Page |
The National Fire
Protection Administration's comprehensive guide to fire
safety. |
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Fire Safety |
US National Government's
website on fire safety. |
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Fire Extinguishers |
How To Use A Fire
Extinguisher. |
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Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition |
A smoke detector and a home
sprinkler system can reduce the risk of death in a fire by
over 80%. Find out how to get a sprinkler system in your
home. |
Emergency Safety Links (ADULTS)
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LINK |
DESCRIPTION |
| Disaster Preparness |
Section of this website dedicated to the city's disaster preparness committee. |
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Carbon Monoxide Kills |
In depth site about the
hazards of CO and what to do to prevent CO in the home. |
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Gas and Electric Safety |
Gas and electric safety provided by our service provider,
Central Hudson Gas and Electric. |
Fire Safety Links (CHILDREN)
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LINK |
DESCRIPTION |
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Sparky the
Fire Dog |
The
official website of the famous "Sparky the Fire Dog",
with tons of fire safety for the kids. |
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Elmo Fire Safety Game |
Great
game for younger children to play and learn about fire
safety. |
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