Safety Tips (4)
Clothes dryer fires account for 15,600 structure fires annualy.
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Although a homeowner may feel their sidewalk is defect free and poses no danger to pedestrians it takes as little as a ½” difference in elevation between one flag and the next to cause a possible tripping hazard.
The following photos show defective sidewalks which are not only unsightly, but could be hazardous to pedestrians:
With the ever-increasing cost of home heating, more and more energy conscious people are installing wood stoves. An undesirable result has been a corresponding increase in the number of wood stove and chimney fires. In fact, over one-half of the one-and two-family dwelling fires in rural and suburban areas are caused by wood fuel use.
Burning wood requires more work and attention than simply adjusting a thermostat. To reduce the chances of having a fire in your home, follow the recommendations in the Woodstove Safety pamphlet below on proper selection, installation, maintenance and operation of a wood stove.
The following safety tips can help you prevent or escape the devastating effects of a house fire:
1) Fire Extinguishers
Place fire extinguishers on all levels of your home, especially areas where there's the greatest risk for a fire – the garage, kitchen and basement.