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Fire Prevention Tips

BASIC
Home Fire Prevention
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
There are countless causes for fires which occur in the home. The following are some preventive
measures which can contribute to avoiding fires in your home.
I. NEVER leave children alone in the house especially at nights.
2. Make sure ashtrays are stable and designed to securely hold a burning cigarette. Make sure all
cigarettes are out before emptying an ashtray.
3. DO NOT smoke when you are sleepy.
4. Check for faulty electrical wires. Electrical fires may smoulder for days behind walls before
erupting into a fire.
5. Check cords for worn or frayed plug connections. DO NOT overload outlets.
6. DO NOT store gasoline or other flammable liquids in your house.
7. Check all electrical equipment (stereo, television, etc.) to be sure they are functioning properly.
All of these require ventilation or else they could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
8. DO NOT leave matches within - at children's reach.
9. DO NOT allow children to have any dealings with lighted candles.
10. DO NOT leave lighted candles unattended in the house.
11. DO NOT have curtains blowing near lighted candles or an open flame.
12. DO NOT leave food cooking unattended in a house. If you must leave, TURN OFF the stove.
13. NEVER smoke in bed.

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