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A fire starts in a residential home every 86 seconds.

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You check your alarms regularly and practice your emergency escape plan—but are you overlooking an essential component of home safety? Having fire extinguishers—and knowing how to use them—is important to help ensure your home and family are prepared for the unexpected.

“A fire starts in a residential home every 86 seconds in the U.S.—and the rapid protection offered by fire extinguishers can make the difference between minor, insignificant damage and greater tragedy,” said Tarsila Wey, director of marketing for First Alert, the most trusted brand in fire safety. “Fire extinguishers are an important first line of defense in home safety, therefore it is important to know how to use one should a fire break out.”

To practice whole home safety and help ensure your family is prepared in case of fire, follow these tips on fire extinguishers in the home:

KEEP IT WITHIN REACH

Unattended cooking is the number one cause of home fires in the U.S., according to the National Fire Protection Association (NPFA). When seconds count, having an extinguisher within reach is crucial for quick response. Place fire extinguishers on every level of your home, plus the common places like the kitchen and garage. The NFPA recommends installing fire extinguishers close to room exits so that you can discharge them and quickly escape if the fire cannot be controlled. In addition, make sure that every responsible member of your household (including house sitters and babysitters) knows where each fire extinguisher is placed.

KNOW HOW TO USE IT

Fire extinguishers generally include instructions on proper usage, but a simple way to remember the steps is with the acronym PASS: • Pull the pin on the extinguisher • Aim the nozzle low toward the base of the fire • Squeeze the trigger • Sweep the nozzle from side to side

Frequently repeat the acronym when practicing your family escape plan so that, if a fire occurs, the response will be automatic.

COMPARE FEATURES

When it comes to fire extinguishers, there are a variety of types to choose from—from home and kitchen to commercial applications.

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When selecting a home fire extinguisher, two of the most important features are size and intended use.

Select a home fire extinguisher that weighs three pounds or less for easy handling. For home fire extinguishers, other features to look for include a metal valve and trigger, which offer the durability of a commercial grade extinguisher, as well as an easy-to-read color-coded gauge for accurate measurement. Remember, a fire extinguisher that has been discharged is no longer effective, so consider rechargeable extinguishers, which can be recharged by a certified professional if the unit is used.

KNOW YOUR ABCS

While they may look similar, fire extinguishers have very specific ratings that indicate what kind of fire they are designed to extinguish. Extinguishers with a Class A rating can put out fires caused by wood, paper, trash and other common materials, while Class B rated extinguishers are intended for gasoline and flammable liquids. Class C rated extinguishers are meant for fires caused by electrical equipment, such as frayed cords. For trusted reliable protection, it’s best to select a multi-rated extinguisher, such as the First Alert Rechargeable Home Fire Extinguisher, which is capable of handling most types of household fires, including wood, paper, fabric, flammable liquid and electrical fires.

To learn more about fire safety, visit FirstAlert.com.

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Vino.” Later we created a website for the wine, designed and printed the label for the bottle. We also came up with budgets for operations and advertising,” said Llamas.

After the partners bottled the wine in late August 2020, they assembled a schedule of events that spanned the coming year.

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Puentes and Llamas said it has been extremely challenging to work through the obstacles 2020 and early 2021 have presented.

“We faced the pandemic and related shutdowns as well as fires, smoke, and power outages. Our strategy was to start with soft launch parties in late August, just a handful of people outdoors,” said Puentes.

Llamas said over time, she and Puentes organized other events, particularly ones that involved local businesses.

“In September 2020, we shared the wine at an in-person Dailey Barre Express class at Honrama Cellars that featured a glass of Las Amigas Cuvée and light bites afterward. Also in September, we partnered with the Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley to offer Las Amigas Cuvée at the organization’s annual Sisterhood Brunch. That event was virtual. We gave attendees a 15% discount on all wine purchases and an invitation to two complimentary wine tastings at our homes, for not only Las Amigas but all of the wines each of us make,” said Puentes.

In October 2020, Llamas and Puentes offered a free virtual tasting of Las Amigas with the Napa County Hispanic Network.

“We donated 25% of donations to NCHN’s scholarship program,” said Puentes.

In December 2020, Llamas and Puentes discussed Las Amigas Cuvée on “The Wine & Chisme Podcast,” a wine podcast hosted by

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Gear to celebrate the first vintage of Las Amigas Cuvée, a sparkling wine created by Lola Llamas of Llamas Family Wines and Miriam Puentes of Honrama Cellars.

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For Valentine’s Day 2021, Llamas and Puentes offered a deal of a bottle of Las Amigas Cuvée and chocolate-covered strawberries, with free local delivery.

In March 2021, Llamas and Puentes partnered with Be Bubbly Napa Valley, a sparkling wine lounge in downtown Napa, for a soldout event. In April, Llamas and Puentes spoke about Las Amigas Cuvée as part of an Inspirational Women’s panel event at St. Helena Teen Center, a program of the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Helena and Calistoga.

Puentes said the schedule has been full but she has loved working with Llamas on this project.

“Las Amigas is about two women supporting one another. I’m so happy with the outcome. It’s been eye-opening to go from being good friends to being business partners,” said Puentes.

Llamas said she is proud that Las Amigas has been well received well in Napa’s Latinx

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Juan Puentes (left) and Miriam Puentes (second from left), co-owners of Honrama Cellars, with Lola Llamas (second from right) and Oscar Llamas (right), co-owners of Llamas Family Wines.

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Miriam Puentes, co-owner of Honrama Cellars (left) and Lola Llamas, co-owner of Llamas Family Wines (right), take a bike ride to share several bottles of wine, a few from Honrama Cellars and a few from Llamas Family Wines.

community and beyond.

“In the past, most of the sales happened in the tasting room. This year, we’ve gone outside those doors. We brought our sparkling wine to an audience that is enjoying it, with yoga, meditation, and other activities that bring people closer together, but without the risk,” said Llamas.

Puentes said the effort has resulted in the sale of at least 100 cases.

“Given the success of Las Amigas Cuvée, this is an effort we want to repeat. We’re going to make the cuvée again next year. We are also considering making a sparkling rosé,” said Puentes.

Llamas said working closely with Puentes and networking with other women has changed how she sees business.

“Sharing Las Amigas awakened me to the fact that there are so many women in the wine industry and industries tied to it. Let’s promote each other. We’re already supporting one another. Let’s do more,” said Llamas.

Puentes agreed, stating the productive and positive interactions with other women in Napa Valley motivated her to think of new ideas. She added she and Llamas are considering entering Las Amigas Cuvée into a competition for boutique wines.

“All of the work Lola and I did and the help other people offered to support Las Amigas was a bright spot during a hard year. Making this wine strengthened my relationship with a friend as well as with other women. That’s why we’re proud that we did this. I know we have the grit to keep Las Del Vino going and move forward this fall,” said Puentes.

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