January:
Never smoke when drowsy or when
you're in bed.
February:
Use sturdy, non-tip ashtrays and
check for smoldering butts in furniture
- especially after parties. Douse butts
and ashes with water before discarding
them. Use all space heaters with care.
Keep them away from combustibles.
March:
Never leave cooking food
unattended. Keep cooking areas clean
and clear of combustibles.
April:
Identify your house with large
address numbers that the fire
department can see easily.
May:
Have your chimney and central
heating system inspected at least once
a year and cleaned if necessary.
June:
Keep papers neatly stacked and
bundled, or in boxes.
July:
Never use or store gasoline inside
your home. If necessary keep a small
quantity in an approved safety
container locked in an outdoor
shed.
August:
Store paints, thinners, and other
flammable liquids in their original
containers, well away from heat,
sparks, or flame.
September:
Store matches and lighters up high,
out of reach of children. Use only
child-resistant lighters.
October:
Make sure there are two clear exits
from each room and that everyone knows
these escape routes and has practiced
using them.
November:
Install smoke alarms on each level
of your home and outside of sleeping
areas.
December:
Plug only one heat-producing
appliance into an electrical outlet.
Never override or bypass fuses or
circuit breakers. Avoid running
extension cords across doorways or
under carpets. Keep Christmas trees
watered, and extinguish all candles
before going to bed.
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