It's Getting Hot in Here: Fire Safety Tips

Remember to come to Safe Kid's Day on Saturday, April 25th 

at the Newgate Mall from 10am-4pm! 

Free entrance, fun activities for the whole family, giveaways PLUS earn a half hour vacation for attending and submitting THIS FORM with your End-of-Year Summary!

Congrats to Shawndra Bingham! She is last week's random giveaway winner!

Here is her reply to the giveaway question, "What has your family done or will do to prepare for an emergency?"

"We have meeting places in different areas in case we are separated." 

10 Simple Fire Safety Tips for Kids to Prevent Fire Accidents at Home

1. Be Alert: Nothing is better than being alert to prevent fire. It is advisable to install smoke alarms in every room, except for the kitchen and bathroom. As a precautionary measure, test all alarms periodically. Sooner you are alerted to a fire, you will have more time to get out of your house before the fire spreads.
2. Before Sleeping: Don't forget to close the bedroom doors before you go to sleep. By doing this, you will help to slow a fire and get the extra time to escape.
3. Avoid Smoking: Reports say several fires in the home occur directly or indirectly due to smoking every year. So don't forget to completely put out a cigarette before you go to sleep. Also, never smoke in bed, as you might fall asleep with the cigarette still lit. Better yet, give up your smoking habit. If you complete a smoking cessation course you can earn 2 hours of vacation!
4. Safeguard Kids: Children should be kept away from lighters, matches and candles. Make sure that your child is not alone in a room where a candle is burning.
5. Supervise the Kids in the Kitchen: Your kid can try his culinary experiments in the kitchen, but be alert when he/she is near the oven. Cooking oil can cause kitchen fires, so be careful!
6. Have an Escape Route: Always be prepared with a plan about how to escape if a fire breaks out. Explain the plan to your kids in a way they'll understand, so they know what to do in case of an emergency.
7. Paths to Exits Should be Clear: Always keep the paths to all exits clear. In case a fire safety exit is blocked by fire, find out all alternative routes and exits to escape.
8. Remember Your Keys: Keep any keys near to the door or window they open. During an emergency, you may not get the time to go into a different room to get a key to an exit.
9. Be Careful with Electricity: Don't use any overloaded electrical sockets, which can be highly dangerous. Instead use one plug per socket.
10. Unplug Electrical Devices: Never keep electrical devices on standby; it increases the risk of fire. Make sure to switch off and unplug electrical appliances.

Tips found at: www.momjunction.com

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