KITCHEN
- Keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen.
- Maintain electric and gas stoves in good operating condition
- Keep baking soda on hand to extinguish stove-top grease fires.
- Move the handles of pots and pans containing hot liquids away from the front of the stove.
- Place flammable curtains and towels away from burners on the stove.
- Store matches and lighters out of the reach of children.
- Properly store flammable liquids in approved containers and away from ignition sources such as pilot lights
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HALLWAY
- Install smoke detectors between living and sleeping areas.
- Test smoke detectors monthly and replace batteries twice a year when the clocks are changed in the fall and spring.
- Make sure that electrical outlets are designed to handle appliance loads.
- Install child safety plugs (caps) on electrical outlets.
- Replace electrical cords that do not work properly, have loose connections, or are frayed.
BEDROOM
- If you sleep with the door closed, install a smoke detector in the bedroom
- Turn off electric blankets when not in use
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LIVING ROOM
- Install a screen on your fireplace
- Store the ashes from your fireplace (and barbecue) in a non-combustible container and dispose of only when cold.
- Clean fireplace chimneys and flues at least once a year.
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BATHROOM
- Disconnect hot appliances such as curling irons & electric irons when not in use. Store in a safe location till cool.
- Keep flammable items, such as towels, away from wall and floor heaters.
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GARAGE
- Mount a fire extinguisher in the garage
- Have tools such as a shovel, hoe, rake and bucket available for use in a wildland fire emergency
- Install a solid door with self-closing hinges between living areas and the garage
- Dispose of oily rags in metal containers
- Store all combustibles away from ignition sources, such as water heaters
- Disconnect electrical tools and appliances when not in use.
- Allow hot tools such as glue guns and smoldering irons to cool before storing.
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DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
- Store at least a three day supply of food that does not require refrigeration and generally does not need cooking.
- Store at least a three day supply of drinking water
- Store a portable radio, flashlight, emergency cooking equipment, portable lanterns, and batteries
- Maintain first aid supplies to treat the injured until help arrives
- Keep a list of valuables to take with you in an emergency; if possible store these values together to save time later.
- Consider a portable generator to supply power to lights and cooking appliances
- Have a contingency plan to enable family members to contact each other
- Make sure that all family members are ready to protect themselves with "stop, drop & roll".
- For earthquake safety, securely attach to walls all water heaters & furniture such as cabinets & bookshelves.
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