Family Fire Safety

Inspect your space heater for cracked or damaged cords and broken plugs. Plug space heaters directly into wall outlets and never into an extension cord or power strip.2019-03-29T00:05:23+00:00
Place space heaters on a solid, flat surface and keep them and their electrical cords from things that can burn.2019-03-29T00:04:39+00:00
Keep oxygen tanks at least 5 feet from a heat source, open flames or electrical devices. Never use a candle, match, lighter or other open flame near medical oxygen.2019-03-29T00:04:03+00:00
Place portable space heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can burn.2019-03-29T00:03:33+00:00
Make a home escape plan. Draw a map of each level of your home. Show all doors and windows. Go to each room and point to the two ways out. Practice the plan with everyone in your household.2019-03-29T00:00:59+00:00
Make sure all vents for your furnace, stove, fireplaces, and dryers are clear of snow and other debris.2019-03-28T23:59:57+00:00
Never hold a child while you are cooking or carrying hot liquids.2019-03-28T23:59:00+00:00
Keep anything that can catch fire — paper towels, oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels and curtains — away from your stove top.2019-03-28T23:57:36+00:00
If you have a fire in your microwave oven, turn it off immediately. Never open the door until the fire is out.2019-03-28T23:57:04+00:00
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