Residents

Fire Safety for Residents

Install smoke detectors in every bedroom, outside of all the bedrooms, and one on every floor of the house/apartment.
Change the batteries twice a year when you change the clocks.
Replace all detectors that are 10 years old or older.

Carbon Monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that causes severe medical complications in high doses. The only way to protect yourself is to install the proper detectors.
Install detectors within 15 feet of all bedrooms and on every floor with a carbon monoxide source.
If the detector activates leave the area immediately and call 911

Plan two ways out of each room or building.
Keep your escape route clear of clutter and furniture to eliminate tripping hazards.
Count the number of doors between your apartment and the exit stairs so you can locate it in low visibility.
Never use the elevator in a fire.
Decide on a meeting place.
Practice your escape plan.
If you have a physical impairment that affects your ability to escape a fire, contact the Fire Prevention Bureau so our firefighters will be aware of your situation during an emergency.
Keep a telephone in your bedroom at night so you can call 911 if you are unable to exit safely.

Never leave cooking unattended.
Keep the area around the cook top free of all combustibles.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing when you are cooking.
Keep pot handles turned inward.
If you have a grease fire, place the lid on top of the pot and turn the burner off.

Use large, deep ashtrays on sturdy tables.
Do not smoke in bed or when you are lying down.
Do not smoke if you are sleepy, have taken medication, or have had alcohol to drink.
Wet cigarette and cigar butts before throwing them in the trash.
Never smoke in the house if you or a family member is on supplemental oxygen.

Plug the heater directly into an outlet. Never use an extension cord.
Keep the heater a minimum of three feet from anything that can burn
Purchase a heater with the seal of a qualified testing laboratory. (Underwriters Laboratories UL)
Purchase a heater with a thermostat, overheat protection, and auto shut-off to turn the heater off if it tips over.

Extension cords are for temporary use only. Never use extension cords for appliances like refrigerators, microwaves, or air conditioners.
Never overload a power strip or surge protector. Do not plug refrigerators, microwaves, air conditioners or other appliances into a power strip or surge protector.
Do not run the cord for the power strip under a rug or through a wall.
Unapproved cube adaptors should never be used.
Never overload a receptacle.