Community Association Information
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Fire Safety
- Install
a smoke detector on every level of your home.
- Teach
children to get out quickly and to stay out in case of fire.
- Replace
worn, old or damaged appliance cords immediately.
- Never
overload electrical extension cords.
- Use
electrical products that meet the UL standard for safety.
- Check
electrical tools regularly for signs of wear.
- Keep
grills away from anything that can burn, such as your house, car or dry
vegetation.
- For
charcoal grills, only use lighter fluid designed for grills; never use
gasoline.
- Do
not add lighter fluid to an already lit charcoal grill; flames can flashback
up into the container.
- Check
gas grill connections between the propane tank and the fuel line for
blockages.
- Do
not overfill the propane tank on your gas grill.
- Test
you smoke detectors monthly.
- Do
not wear loose clothing while cooking at a barbecue.
- Replace
smoke detector batteries at least twice a year.
- Practice
a home escape plan with your family.
- Never
open doors that are hot to the touch.
- Teach
children not to hide from firefighters.
- Keep
matches and lighters in a secured drawer or cabinet.
- Demonstrate
to children how to stop, drop to the ground and roll if their clothes catch
fire.
- Teach
children the nature of fire: hot, fast, dark and deadly!