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Take time during Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, to check smoke alarms, review safety tips and create a fire escape plan for your home.
TOP 5 Residential Fire CAUSES Cooking 191,800 Fires Heating 33,800 Fires
371,500 Residential Fire 2,695 Deaths Annually Residential Fire 10,825 Injuries Annually Residential Fires Annually
Carelessness 26,400 Fires Electrical Malfunction 24,100 Fires Open Flame 16,000 Fires U.S. Fire Administration 2017 Data
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Heating The National Fire Protection Association warns that heating is the second leading cause of home fires, deaths and injuries in the United e drops, including States. The NFPA offers these safety guidelines. eating systems, • Install heating appliances according to manufacturers’ instructions re often during the or have a professional do the installation. es sense that the risk • Fuel-burning equipment needs to vent to the outside. ops. • Never use an oven to heat a home. e die in winter home Keep smoke anything that can 1. • Install alarms onburn everyaway levelfrom of heating equipment, of all home fires including portable heaters. your home, as wellspace as inside and rty loss each year. •outside Clean and inspect heating appliances regularly. of every sleeping area. caution can help • Turn off portable heaters when leaving the room or going to bed. es and their homes 2. Create and practice a fire escape plan.
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3. Electric Sleep with your door closed. National Safety Council estimates 4. The Go to ready.gov/home-fires or visit that between 600 and 1,000 people die each year from electrocution. nfpa.org for detailed fire prevention Electricity also can contribute to home fires. Energy Education Council offers these tips and fire escape planThe guidelines!
safety suggestions. • Never force plugs into outlets. • Check that cords are not frayed or cracked. Do not run cords under carpets or place them in high-traffic areas. • Use extension cords only on a temporary basis. • Make sure light bulbs are the proper wattage for fixtures. • Install ground fault circuit interrupters in kitchens, baths, laundry rooms, and elsewhere, making sure to test them regularly. • Check periodically for loose wall receptacles and loose wires. Listen for popping or sizzling sounds behind walls. Home fires are no joke and can be prevented with simple safety checks.
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