Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly. Here are some Smoke Alarm Safety tips for the home, and for people who are deaf and hard of hearing. [pdf-embedder url=”https://cottlevillefpd.org/wp-content/uploads/SmokeAlarms-1.pdf” title=”SmokeAlarms”] [pdf-embedder url=”https://cottlevillefpd.org/wp-content/uploads/SmokeAlarmsDisabilitySafetyTips.pdf”]
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Cooking brings family and friends together, provides an outlet for creativity and can be relaxing. But did you know that cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home injuries?
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Do you and your family have a home fire escape plan? By planning ahead, you can be better prepared in the event a fire breaks out in your home. Please review the following tips from the National Fire Protection Association. [pdf-embedder url=”https://cottlevillefpd.org/wp-content/uploads/EscapePlanningTips-1.pdf” title=”EscapePlanningTips”] Download your Family Exit Plan Worksheet today! [pdf-embedder url=”https://cottlevillefpd.org/wp-content/uploads/Plan-and-Practice-Fire-Exit-Drills-Family-Exit-Plan-Worksheet.pdf” title=”Plan and Practice Fire Exit Drills Family Exit Plan Worksheet”]
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Baby sitting this summer? Here are a few safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association to help keep everyone fire safe.[pdf-embedder url=”https://cottlevillefpd.org/wp-content/uploads/BabysittingSafety.pdf”]
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College Students will be heading back to school soon. Parents, help to keep your child fire safe this year. Please review the following safety tips on college campus fire safety from the National Fire Protection Association.[pdf-embedder url=”https://cottlevillefpd.org/wp-content/uploads/CampusSafetyTips.pdf”]
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Portable Home Generator safety tips. [pdf-embedder url=”https://cottlevillefpd.org/wp-content/uploads/GeneratorSafetyTips-1.pdf” title=”GeneratorSafetyTips”]
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8 Bad Habits That Could Burn Your House Down Fire safety is a hot-button topic (pun intended) — and rightly so. During a recent five-year study by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), U.S. fire departments responded to 1,000 home fires every day, on average. That’s 42 every hour, causing roughly $228 in damage each second. “The majority of home fires can be prevented by taking some very simple steps,” says Lorraine Carli of the NFPA. Start today by considering all of the little things you do that can put you at big risk. 1. Crowding appliances together “When you […]
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The onslaught of predicted rains this week is likely to produce a flash flood/flooding hazard. Water may rise quickly, and will recede quickly. This does create some potential dangers for the public. The following is a list of basic safety tips that could save your life.
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FEMA posted these 6 Tips to Prepare for Blackouts to help you be prepared during severe weather.
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