Reduce fire risks in your home

2/1/2020 (Permalink)

Reduce fire risks in your home

• Make sure your home heating sourcesare clean and in working order. Many home fires are started by poorly maintained furnaces or stoves, cracked or rusted furnace parts, or chimneys with creosote buildup.
• Use kerosene heaters only if permitted by law. Refuel kerosene heaters only outdoors and after they have cooled.
• Check electrical wiring in your home.
• Fix or replace frayed extension cords, exposed wires, or loose plugs.
• Make sure wiring is not under rugs, attached by nails, or in high traffic areas.
• Make sure electrical outlets have cover plates and no exposed wiring.
• Avoid overloading outlets or extension cords.
• Purchase only appliances and electrical devices (including space heaters) that bear the label of an independent testing laboratory.
• Store combustible materials in open areas away from heat sources.
• Place rags used to apply flammable household chemicals in metal containers with tight-fitting lids.

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire/home-fire-preparedness.html

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