The Town of Perth has outlined several ways to spring clean in a fire safe way.
From tips you’ve heard before like testing your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to others like practicing your family’s fire escape plan, there’s lots of things you can do to keep fire safe.
- Test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and change batteries immediately if needed.
- Check your fire extinguishers.
- Check for overloaded or damaged extension cords, and replace them where needed.
- Ensure you have an emergency preparedness kit in case of incidents such as power outages and flooding.
- Practice your family’s fire escape plan so everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency
- Windows should be checked to ensure they open and close properly, in case they are needed as an exit
- Properly store household chemicals and never mix cleaning agents
- Recycle: Get rid of old newspapers, magazines, and junk mail. These items tend to pile up and can greatly contribute to the severity and spread of fire.
- Check and clean filters above the stove.
- Pull the refrigerator out and vacuum or dust the coils.
- Always keep stairs and landings clear for safe evacuation in event of an emergency.
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