Now that autumn is in full force and winter approaches slowly, it's common to spend more time with inside. However, this influence is the largest number of fires in the fall and winter. So as the days get shorter and colder nights, here are some tips to help you prevent fires this winter
- Cook with caution: do not stray too far from the kitchen when cooking. It is easy to become distracted while something simmering on the stove or baking, but try to use a timer as a reminder useful something is cooking. Also, consider keeping at least a radius of three feet around the stove as a "kid- free zone" to avoid accidental bumping hot pans
- The heating of the house. Since the shorts and swimsuits were traded on sweaters and jackets, you are probably turn on the heat and bring out the warm blankets. Try to keep all that can be fuel away from heating equipment such as fireplaces, wood stoves and radiators. Ask your heating equipment inspected annually by professionals to help prevent system failures that may cause fire
- Candlelight :. Candles can make great decorations and really accentuate a home, but they can also be very dangerous. Whether used in a jack-o-lantern or as an emergency measure during a power outage, keep candles in a sturdy holder so they will not tip easily. Try to keep hair and clothing away from the candle you light, and does not burn a candle to the end
- Electrical outlets :. The autumn and winter seasons are a time when most people begin to decorate their homes. A safety tip to remember for decorations is not to connect too in an extension or a security strip. Large appliances should always be plugged directly into a wall outlet. Make sure that the electrical son are not running under carpets or outside the doors because they could also become a potential tripping hazard
- Protective equipment :. A lump in fire safety and prevention is to ensure all the equipment is working properly. It is a good idea to test all smoke detectors monthly, change the batteries every year, and after ten years replace old alarms with newer models. If there is someone in the household who is hard of hearing, there are smoke detectors are available that have strobe lights visually alert a fire.
fall and winter can be beautiful seasons filled vacation, good food, and comfortable nights with family. Do not let a fire prevents you from passing this season with your family. For more tips and fire prevention information, visit the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). I hope you try to use some of these fire prevention tips in your home, and if you have tips of your own you want to share, please leave them in the comments section!
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