| Home Safety
Tips
In the Kitchen
Most house fires start in the kitchen. Cooking pots must never be
left unattended. Always keep the handle of pots turned to the
back. Always have a fire extinguisher located nearby the kitchen.
Have is checked annually!
Matches &
Lighters Many serious and fatal burns to children
result from playing with fire. History has shown that children as
young as two or three are capable of starting fires with matches
or lighters. Parents should store all matches and lighting devices
out of the reach and sight of children. Children must be taught
that matches and lighters are for adult use only. Remember, always
set a good example for your children when using fire!
Smoke Detectors A working smoke
detector can save your life and those that you love! You should
have at least one smoke detector on every level of your home.
Check it once a month to ensure that it works and change the
batteries in all detectors annually, even if the battery appears
to work!
Home Fire Drills
Practice Home Fire Drills regularly. They have saved many lives.
Plan escape routes from all rooms in the home and try to have at
least two means of exit from every room. |
