City of Kennett
Safety Tips
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10 Tips
for Fire Safety 1) Install and Maintain Smoke Detectors Smoke detectors warn you of a fire in time for you to escape. Install them on each level of your home and outside of each sleeping area. Test them every month, following manufacturer's directions. Replace batteries once a year, or whenever the detector chirps to signal that it's battery is low. Don't ever borrow detector batteries for other use - a disabled smoke detector can't save your life! For complete home protection, consider installing automatic fire sprinklers in addition to your smoke detectors. 2) Plan and Practice to Escape If fire breaks out in your home, you have to get out fast! With your family, plan two ways out of every room. Fire escape routes must not use elevators, which might take you right into the fire. Choose a meeting place outside where everyone will gather, and once you are out, stay out! At least twice a year, have the whole family practice the escape plan. 3) Smokers Need Watchers Carelessly discarded cigarettes are the leading cause of fire deaths in the United States. Never smoke in bed or when you are drowsy. Provide large, deep ash trays for smokers, and pour water on the butts before discarding them. Before going to bed or leaving home, check under and around sofa cushions for smoldering cigarettes. 4) Be Careful While Cooking Never leave cooking unattended. Keep cooking areas clear of combustibles, and wear short or tight-fitting sleeves when you cook. Keep the handles of your pots turned inward so the pots can't be knocked or pulled over. If grease catches fire, carefully slide a lid over the pan to smother the flames, then turn off the burner. Never put foil r other metals in a microwave oven. 5) Space Heaters Need Space Keep portable and space heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can burn. Never leave heaters on when you leave home or go to bed, and keep children and pets away from them. 6) Matches and Lighters Are Tools In the hands of a child, matches or lighters are deadly. Use child-resistant lighters, and store all matches and lighters up high where kids can't reach them, preferably in a locked cabinet. Teach your children from the start that matches and lighters are tools for adults, not toys for kids. If children find matches or lighters, they should tell a grownup immediately. 7) Use Electricity Safely If an appliance smokes or has an unusual smell, unplug it immediately and have it repaired. Replace any electrical cord that is cracked or frayed. Don't overload extension cords or run them under rugs, and don't tamper with the fuse box or use fuses of an improper size. 8) Cool A Burn If someone gets burned, immediately place the wound in cool water for 10 - 15 minutes. If the burn blisters or chars, see a doctor immediately. 9) Stop, Drop, and Roll Everyone should know this rule: if your clothes catch fire, don't run! Stop where you are, drop to the ground, cover your face with your hands to protect your face and lungs, and roll over and over to smother the flames. 10) Crawl Low Under Smoke Smoke is Dangerous! If you encounter smoke, use
an alternate escape route. If you must exit through smoke, the cleanest air
will be 14 - 24 inches above the floor. Crawl on your hands and knees to the
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