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Do not use a stove or oven to keep warm. This very dangerous practice often leads to a fire or injury to residents.
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No heat, then get out. If there is a heating problem in a cuilding, notify the authorities immediately and try to find a safe and warm place to stay. Do not try to resolve the problem with unconventional methods.
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Always turn off heaters. Turn off space heaters when not in the room or when sleeping and keep them at least 3 feet away from furniture, curtains, newspapers and any other objects. |
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Check electrical appliances, cords, and outlets. Make sure that all electrical appliances are plugged in properly, in good condition, and are not overloading one outlet.
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Use appliances properly. Do not use electrical appliances for any other reason then what they are intended for. For example: don't use a space heater to dry clothes on or warm towels on. |
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Have an escape route planned. Everyone in the apartment should know the escape route in case of a fire. Try to have an alternative if one route is blocked by fire. |
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Have a community fire lesson. Ask the local fire deparment to come down and teach fire safety to everyone in the building.
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Test smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors. These items should be in several location of the home ensuring that no matter where a family member is they can hear the alarm. |
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Have a working fire extinguisher handy. Keep a working fire extinguisher in the kitchen and read the instructions to know how to use it properly in case of a fire. |
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Know your building's fire codes. Go to the local town hall and get a copy of what the local fire building codes are and report any conditions to authorities that landlords may be not doing. |
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