Page 4 - FWG Issue 5 June 2023

Security

24/7 SECURITY SERVICES
– KEEPING THE FWG COMMUNITY SAFE!
FIRE SAFETY

hen temperatures plummet in winter, most people
light a cosy fire or snuggle up to a heater to keep
warm. While these activities are normal, they can
Wincrease the risk of fires in the home.

24/7 Security Services urges everybody to be alert and to make
sure your family members are aware of the danger of a fire
breaking out. Load shedding increases fire risks in and around the
home. Special care must be taken to limit these risks.
Only working smoke alarms save lives Never leave burning candles hazards. Keep the fireplace clean and clear
Smoke alarms are essential for home fire unattended of debris or flammable items. Use fire-safe
safety. They provide an early warning in Keep a flashlight and batteries on hand in tools like iron pokers to move around any
the event of a fire and give you a chance case of emergencies – this will prevent the logs. Turn off portable heaters and gas and
to get out of the house and to find a safe need to use candles for emergency lighting electric fires before retiring for the night.
location. Install smoke alarms just outside during power outages.
the sleeping areas of your home, so Laundry: It may seem like an odd place for
that the alarm sounds before the smoke If you do burn candles, always: fire hazards until you remember that dryer
reaches anyone who’s asleep. • Use sturdy holders and burn candles on lint is flammable. When it comes to common
an even surface. areas in your home for fires to start, the
For extra protection, install a smoke • Keep candles away from children and laundry room is high risk. High-powered
alarm in your child’s bedroom and in the pets. appliances can overheat, especially if the
bedrooms of people who sleep with their • Keep candles away from upholstery or vents are not cleared out regularly.
doors closed. window coverings.
• Extinguish candles before leaving the Kitchen: Keep a fire blanket and a suitable
If someone in your household is deaf room. fire extinguisher in the kitchen. A fire blanket
or hard of hearing, consider installing can smother flames either on a person or a
an alarm that combines flashing lights, Around the house stove. Never leave the kitchen unattended
vibration and sound. Bedroom: Electric blankets, smoking in when frying, grilling or boiling food. Keep
bed, space heaters and overloaded wall all combustibles – including oven mitts,
Keep smoke alarms in working order by sockets are all hazards in the bedroom. If wooden utensils, food packaging, towels,
changing alarm batteries once a year. Test you smoke, take it outside. Only use electric pot holders and curtains – away from hot
your alarm every month by pressing the blankets with automatic shut-off functions. surfaces. Avoid overloading electrical
test button and listening for the beep. outlets with too many kitchen appliances
Keep your alarm dust-free by cleaning it Living room: If you have a fireplace, your and ensure that electrical cords are not
regularly. living room may be a hotspot for fire cracked or damaged.

Security Officer of the Month SEE SOMETHING,

ur officer of the month is
Walter Khomola. Officer SAY SOMETHING
Khomola is the training
Oand induction officer
at Fourways Gardens Estate. He is Please report all security-related matters
nominated as officer of the month immediately, without delay.
for his outstanding work in traffic
control at Bushwillow traffic circle A delay in reporting = a delay in resolution.
as well as for his enforcement of On-site Control Contact details:
adherence to the traffic rules and
speed monitoring in the estate. We 011 465 5466 or
want to thank Officer Khomola for
his dedication to ensuring the safety
of the Fourways Gardens residents. 066 261 7671

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