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SAFETY TIPS

Remove all materials on or near your stove that could catch on fire, including paper, dishcloths, etc.

Put a box of baking soda and a large pot lid next to your stove.  Get a kitchen fire extinguisher and learn how to use it.

Remove electrical cords from under rugs, those nailed to walls and behind radiators.  Replace old damaged cords.

Test your smoke detector regularly and replace batteries twice a year when you change your clock for Daylight Savings Time.

Move flammable liquids stored near stoves or other heat source to a safe, distant location.

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FIRST AID KIT CONTENTS:

Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, and aspirin tablets: For headaches, pain, fever, and simple sprains or strains. (Aspirin should not be used for relief of flu symptoms or given to children.)

Ipecac syrup and activated charcoal: For treatment after ingestion of certain poisons. (Use only on advice of a poison control center or the emergency department.

Elastic Wraps: For wrapping wrist, ankle, knee, and elbow injuries.

Triangular Bandages: For wrapping injuries and making an arm sling.

Scissors with rounded tips.

Adhesive tape and 2" gauze: For dressing wounds.

Disposable, instant ice bags: For icing injuries and treating high fevers.

Bandages of assorted sizes: For covering minor cuts and scrapes.

Antibiotic ointment: For minor burns, cuts, and scrapes.

Gauze: in rolls and in 2" and 4" pads: For dressing wounds

Bandage Closures: 1/4" and 1 ": For taping cut edges together.

Tweezers: To remove small splinters and ticks.

Safety pins: To fasten bandages.

Rubber gloves: to protect yourself and reduce the risk of infection when treating open wounds.

First Aid Manual

List of emergency telephone numbers.

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INSPECTION HINTS AND FIXES

Remove piles of stored newspapers or other rubbish.  Newspapers stored in a damp, warm place may ignite spontaneously.

Check for overloaded outlets or old or frayed extension cords.

Replace fuses of the wrong size.

Keep matches and lighters out of the reach of children.

Flammable liquids (cleaning fluids, contact adhesives, etc.) or aerosols stored near the range or other heat source.  Remember, even a pilot light can set vapors on fire.  Dispose of outdated or empty cans properly.

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TOP 10 SAFETY TIPS

1) Install and Maintain Smoke Detectors: Smoke detectors warn you of fire in time to let you escape.  Install them on each level of your home and outside of each sleeping area.  Don't ever take the battery out for other uses!

2) Space Heaters Need Space: Keep portable space heaters at least 3 feet from paper, curtains, furniture, clothing, bedding, or anything else that can burn.  Never leave heaters on when you leave home or go to bed, and keep children and pets well away form them.

3) A Match Is A Tool For Adults: In the hands of a child, matches or lighters are extremely dangerous.  Store them up high where kids can't reach them, preferably in a locked cabinet.  And teach your kids from the start that matches and lighters are tools for adults, not toys for kids.

4) Plan and Practice Your escape: If fire breaks out in your home, you must get out fast.  With your family, plan tow ways out of every room.  Fire escape routes must not include elevators, which might take you right to the fire!   Choose a meeting place outside where everyone should gather.  Once youare out, stay out!

5) Be Careful Cooking: Keep cooking areas clear of combustibles, and don't leave cooking unattended. Keep your pot's handles turned inward so children won't knock or pull them over the edge of the stove.  If grease catches fire, carefully slide a lid over the pan to smother the flames, then turn off the burner.

6) Use Electricity Safely: If an appliance smokes or begins to smell unusual, unplug it immediately and have it repaired.  Check all your electrical cords, and replace any that are cracked or frayed.  If you use extension cords, replace any that are cracked or frayed; and don't overload them or run them under rugs.

7) Cool A Burn: If someone gets burned, immediately place the wound in cool water for 10 to 15 minutes to ease the pain.  Do not use butter on a burn, as this could prolong the heat and further damage the skin.  If burn blisters or chars, see a doctor immediately.

8) Stop, Drop, & Roll: If your clothes catch fire, don't run!  Stop where you are, drop to the ground, and roll over and over to smother the flames.  Cover your face with your hands to protect your face and lungs.

9) Crawl Low Under Smoke: If you encounter smoke using your primary exit, use your alternate route instead.  If you must exit through smoke, clean air will be several inches off the floor.  Get down on your hands and knees, and crawl to the nearest safe exit.

10) Close The Door: In case of a fire, when leaving a room, always close the door. If you are in the room that contains the fire, close the door upon leaving.  By closing the door, you help to keep the fire and smoke from spreading.

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All information obtained from the NYFD. For more information visit their official website: New York Fire Department

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