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Estate News

WInter FIre

SAFetY

When temperatures plummet in winter, most
people ight a cosy fire or snuggle up to a heater to
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keep warm. All of these heating efforts increase
the risk of fires in the home. It is important to make
everyone n your family aware of the dangers of fire
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during this season. SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING:
Please report all security-related matters
General fire Safety
• Install a fire or smoke alarm. Test your alarm and change the batteries immediately, without delay.
at least once a year. A delay in reporting = a delay in resolution.
• Never leave fires, candles, or any form of naked flame unattended. Onsite control contact details:
• Never leave children unsupervised around fires, candles or matches. 011 465 5466 or 076 200 5280
• Never smoke in bed, and ensure that all cigarettes and candles are
extinguished before retiring for the night.
• If you have gas, oil or coal-burning appliances, be aware of carbon
monoxide. Ensure your home is adequately ventilated and equipment Officer of the Month
is regularly serviced and maintained.
• Keep heaters away from furniture and curtains. WALTER KHOMOLA. Since the
• Turn off portable heaters, as well as gas and electric fires, before inception of the new OneSpace
retiring for the night. system, we have strengthened
• If you have an open fireplace, make sure the fireguard is secure and access control at both gates
in place. by checking asylum papers, as
well as ID and Passport validity.
fire Safety in the Kitchen Walter has been consistent in
• Keep a fire blanket and suitable extinguisher in the kitchen. A fire catching contractors who are
blanket can smother flames either on a person or on a stove. using fake documentation.
• Never leave the kitchen unattended when frying, grilling or broiling His vigilance at the gate has
food. decreased, if not eliminated,
• Use a timer when simmering, baking, roasting or boiling food and possible crime on the estate.
check the kitchen regularly.
• Always turn the oven and burners off when you have finished
cooking.
• Stay alert and avoid cooking when under the influence of medication
or alcohol.
• Prevent burns and stove-top fires by turning pot handles toward the
back of the stove and use the rear burners/stove plates when children
are in the kitchen.
• Keep all cooking appliances clean and free of spills and grease that
may catch fire.
• Keep all combustibles, including oven mitts, wooden utensils, food
packaging, towels, pot holders and curtains, away from hot surfaces.
• Avoid overloading electrical outlets with too many kitchen appliances
and ensure electrical cords are not cracked or damaged. IMPORTANT: Fourways Gardens estate
residents qualify for free access to the Fire
What to do if you have a Kitchen fire?
• Smother the fire by sliding a lid or cookie sheet over the flames and Ops SA App – LominaSOS. This is a 24/7
turn the heat source off. Security value-added benefit and there is no
• If the flames do not go out, leave your home immediately.
• If the fire is small and confined and you choose to fight the fire, ensure membership fee applicable. To register, visit
all other occupants leave and have a clear way out. www.24-7security.co.za/fire-ops.
• For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed until
completely cooled.

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