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Each year more than 4,000 Americans die and more than 25,000 are injured in fires, many of which could be prevented. Direct property loss due to fires is estimated at $8.6 billion annually.
Fire Safety begins at home. Every family should know the basics of how to prevent fires at home and what to do in case there is a fire.
The tips below will help you learn how to be safe with fire.

Fire Prevention Tips:

Install smoke alarms. Properly working smoke alarms decrease your chances of dying in a fire by half
Place smoke alarms on every level of your residence. Place them outside bedrooms on the ceiling or high on the wall (4 to 12 inches from ceiling), at the top of open stairways, or at the bottom of enclosed stairs and near (but not in) the kitchen
Test and clean smoke alarms once a month and replace batteries at least once a year. Replace smoke alarms once every 10 years

Wildfire Prevention Tips:

• Mow your grass regularly.
• Make sure fire trucks can get to your house and outbuildings in an emergency.
• Keep your chimney in good condition, and ensure that it has a spark screen.
• Have enough garden hose to reach all the structures on your property.
• Keep fire tools (shovels, buckets, rakes, and saws) handy.

Likelihood of Occurence for Our Area: Occasional

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