If you are experiencing an emergency: Call 911
Fire Prevention is something we can all do!
Safety Tips
Reverse 911 / CT Alert
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Receive notifications from local and state emergency communication centers of potential safety hazards or concerns
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Can be set up for any device such as cell phones, land lines, and email
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For more information or to sign up, visit: https://portal.ct.gov/CTAlert
Space Heaters
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Purchase a heater with the seal of a qualified testing laboratory
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Keep the heater at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn
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If cooking and oil catches fire, slide a close-fitting lid over the pan to smother the flames, then turn the burner off. Never apply water to an oil fire.
Lithium Batteries
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Purchase and use devices that are listed by a qualified testing laboratory
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Only use batteries designed for the device
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Do not keep charging the device or device battery after it is fully charged
Exit Drills In The Home (E.D.I.T.H)
If a fire breaks out in your home, you must get out fast!
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MAKE a home escape plan
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KNOW at least two ways out of every room
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HAVE an outside meeting place
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PRACTICE your home fire drill at night and during the day with everyone in your home, twice a year
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PRACTICE using different ways out
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TEACH children how to escape on their own
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If the alarm sounds, GET OUT AND STAY OUT. Never go back inside for people or pets
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If you have to escape through smoke, GET LOW AND GO
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CALL 911 from outside your home
Cook Safely
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Be alert when you cook, and keep children out of the way.
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Keep pot handles turned inward so that they won’t be knocked over the edge of the stove.
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If cooking and oil catches fire, slide a close-fitting lid over the pan to smother the flames, then turn the burner off. Never apply water to an oil fire.
Install & Maintain Smoke Alarms
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Install smoke alarms on each level of your home and outside each sleeping area. They can be purchased at any hardware or discount store.
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Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and test at least once a month. Remember to keep it free of dust and debris.
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Batteries should be replaced at least twice a year, or as needed. An easy way to remember this important task is to change batteries when you change your clocks for Daylight Savings Time.
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Smoke alarm units themselves should be replaced every ten years, or as recommended by the manufacturer.
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Remember, if your smoke alarms are hardwired they will not function during a power failure. Consider installing a backup battery-powered smoke alarm.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety
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Install CO alarms in a central location outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home.
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Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and test alarms at least once a month.
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Batteries should be replaced at least twice a year. An easy way to remember this important task is to change batteries when you change your clocks for Daylight Savings Time.
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CO Alarm units themselves should be replaced every ten years, or as recommended by the manufacturer.
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If the CO alarm sounds, immediately move to a fresh air location outdoors and call 911
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Do not run a vehicle inside a garage for extended periods of time.
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After a snowstorm, ensure vents for dryers, furnaces, stoves, and fireplaces are clear of snow buildup.
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A generator should be used in a well-ventilated location outdoors away from windows, doors, and vent openings.