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Hurricane Preparedness Tips
Hurricane Safety information, courtesy of the American Red
Cross
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EMERGENCY
PHONE NUMBERS
A listing of emergency contact phone numbers for residents of
the Port Washington Fire Protection District
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EDITH - Exit
Drills In The Home
In 1994, approximately 4,000 Americans died in home fires ...
tens of thousands more were injured. You can survive even a
major fire in your home if you are alerted early
enough about the fire and can get out of your home quickly ...
AND STAY OUT!
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Smoke Alarms:
What You NEED to know!
In the 1960’s,
the average U. S. citizen had never heard of a smoke alarm. By
1995, an estimated 93 percent of all American homes – single –
and multi- family, apartments, nursing homes, dormitories,
etc. – were equipped with alarms.
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Carbon
Monoxide Risks at Home
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
prepared this fact sheet to help people protect themselves and
their families against CO poisoning.
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A Brief
Introduction to Fire Extinguishers
Do you know what type of fire extinguisher to use and when?
If not, take a look and get a brief introduction to the
different types of fire extinguishers and what/when you should
use them.
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TOT FINDER
DECALS
These decals clearly mark the location of a child's
room. Should fire strike, the decal alerts firemen to clear
marked areas first..
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FACT SHEET:
HOUSE AND BUILDING FIRES
This fact sheet, created by FEMA, provides important
information on what to do if you are in a fire, and how you
can help prevent being in a fire.
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Bedroom Fire
Safety
There are simple
steps you can take to prevent the loss of life and property
resulting from bedroom fires.
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Curious Kids
Set Fires
Parents are
encouraged to teach children at an early age about the dangers
of fireplay in an effort to prevent child injuries, fire
deaths and firesetting behavior in the future. These are some
facts about children and fire safety.
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Fireplace and
Home Fire Safety
More than
one-third of Americans use fireplaces, wood stoves and other
fuel-fired appliances as primary heat sources in their homes.
Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the fire risks when
heating with wood and solid fuels.
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Holiday Fire
Prevention
Each year fires
associated with the holiday season injure 1,200 individuals
and cause over $25 million in damage. According to the United
Sates Fire Administration (USFA), there are simple life-saving
steps you can take to ensure a safe and happy holiday. By
following some of the outlined precautionary tips, individuals
can greatly reduce their chances of becoming a holiday fire
casualty.
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This is Fire!
Every day
Americans experience the horror of fire. But most people don't
understand fire. Only when we know the true nature of fire can
we prepare ourselves and our families. Each year more than
5,000 Americans die and more than 25,000 are injured in fires,
many of which could be prevented. Here are some simple facts
that explain the particular characteristics of fire.