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Change your battery when it's time to change your
clock.
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Test your detector one a month.
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Replace your detector(s) every ten years.
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Clean smoke detectors using a strong vacuum or
compressed air (canned air used for computer works well).
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New detectors are available with a Silence or "hush"
button that turns off the detector for a few minutes to allow cooking,
baking. These new devices are ideal for small apartments or
studios where cooking often triggers conventional smoke detectors.
One manufacturer offers a smoke detector that can be reset using any
remote control.
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If you do not have smoke detectors and cannot afford
one, please call your local Fire Department and they will be provided at
no cost.
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Some new detectors are being marketed that contain
permanent ten-year batters. Just test them monthly and keep them
clean!
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Smoke detectors should not be placed in kitchens,
near furnaces, or near showers.
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Some smoke detectors have lights built-in to
illuminate hallways or stairs.
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Some detectors should be placed on every level of
your home.
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Smoke detectors are available for Deaf or hearing
impaired persons that turn on lights, strobe or vibrate to warn those
persons.
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Carbon Monoxide is a silent killer. This
invisible, odorless and tasteless gas is produced whenever a fuel is
burned. Carbon Monoxide detectors should be placed on each level of
our home to protect your family. When purchasing a Carbon monoxide
detector, look for the Underwriter's Laboratory 2034 listing, and
following the manufacture's recommendation for mounting and testing the
unit. Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors are available
for those who don't want another device on your ceiling.
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Cooking remains an accidental cause which can easily be
prevented. Pay careful attention to telephone calls and visits, only
a few seconds away from the stove can result in a fire. Turn handles
on pots and pans inward to discourage curious toddlers from reaching up
and grabbing at them. Keep a lid handy. If a fire erupts on
your stove, put a lid on it! A larger pan will work, as will Baking
Soda, or an extinguisher. Never pick up the
pan and try to move it. You will most likely burn
yourself and drop the flaming pan. Never
use water on a grease fire! Water will splatter and
spread the fire. Don't use a towel or cloth to "pat" out the fire,
it will only spread the flames. When cooking, wear clothing that
fits snugly and doesn't drag over stove burners.
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Today we need more power than ever before.
Computers and personal electronic devices demand more and more
receptacles. Before buying another extension cord, consider having a
New Jersey licensed electrician add receptacles in your home.
Extension cords are not intended to be a substitute for permanent wiring,
break down over time, and cannot carry the capacity of a branch circuit.
Routing extension cords under rugs, stapling, pinching, routing through
doorways all subject cords to damage they were never intended to handle.
The extension cord should be heavy enough for the needs. ALWAYS use
grounded, 3-conductor cords! And lastlly, only use a cord long
enough to reach the outlet. Coiled cords can generate enough heat to
start a fire. When in doubt, call an electrician!
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Plan a home Fire Drill with your family. Plan two
ways out of every room. Purchase escape ladders and practice using
them with ALL your family members. make certain everyone knows where
the meeting place is so everyone can be accounted for. Then Practice
your plan and time the results. Make sure you plan includes your
pets. Once you leave, DON'T GO BACK INSIDE.
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Keep storage at least three feet from your electrical
panels to allow access to circuit breakers or fuses in an emergency.
Maintain three feet of clearance around furnaces, hot water heaters,
stoves and other heat producing appliances. Storage should be neat
and orderly, and not too close to light fixtures on ceilings, or blocking
your escape routes. Furniture should not be placed in front of
bedroom windows used for egress. NEVER store gasoline or other
flammable liquids inside your home.
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Fires from candles are on the rise due to the increased popularity and
use of candles. Make sure candles are extinguished before going to
bed or leaving your home. Candles should be placed in secure, sturdy
glass or metal holders to contain wax. Do not place candles near
papers, combustible materials, near curtains or drapes, and out of the
reach of pets and children.
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