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SECURITY MATTERS

When temperatures plummet, many of us light a cosy
fire or snuggle up to a heater to keep warm. These

measures are potentially dangerous as they increase
the risk of a fire breaking out. Here are tips to fireproof
your home and keep the family safe. WHAT TO

DO IN THE
GENERAL FIRE SAFETY:
• Install a fire or smoke alarm. Test your alarm EVENT OF A FIRE:
and change the batteries at least once a
year. • Crawl low when there is smoke.
• Never leave fires, candles, or any form of • Never open a door that is hot to the touch.
naked flame unattended. • Wake up everybody in the house.
• Never leave children unsupervised around
fires, candles or matches. • If your clothing catches fire, follow this rule:
• Never smoke in bed and ensure that all STOP, DROP, ROLL.
cigarettes and candles are extinguished • Have a safe place to meet outside, away
before retiring for the night.
• If you have gas, oil or coal-burning from the house.
appliances, be aware of carbon monoxide. • Never re-enter the burning house for pets
Ensure your home is adequately ventilated or personal belongings.
and equipment is regularly serviced and
maintained.
• Keep heaters away from furniture and
curtains.
• Turn off portable heaters, as well as gas and If your clothing
electric fires, before retiring for the night.
• Only use electric blankets with automatic catches fire, follow
shut-off functions.
• If you have an open fireplace, make sure the this rule:
fireguard is secure and in place.
STOP, DROP, ROLL

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