IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 911

• In case of fire go to your neighbor's home to call.
• Teach your children how to get emergency help.

FIREWORKS ARE DANGEROUS

• Even sparklers, which burn as hot as 1200 degrees F (649 C), cause thousands of injuries to children each year.
• Attend professional displays and leave fireworks to the technicians who are trained to use them.

PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM WILDFIRES

• Create a safety zone around your home by clearing flammable vegetation.
• Keep your roof clear of leaves and needles.
• Discuss community fire safety with your neighbors.

USE ELECTRICITY SAFELY

• Don't overload extension cords or run them under rugs.
• Replace any cord that is cracked or frayed. If an appliance smokes or has an unusual smell, unplug it and have it repaired by a professional.
• Use the proper size fuses in your fuse box.

STORE ONLY A SMALL AMOUNT OF  GASOLINE IN AN APPROVED SAFETY CONTAINER OUTSIDE THE HOME

• Use it as a motor fuel only, not for cleaning.

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  ENJOY A SAFE HOLIDAY

• Water your Christmas tree daily and be sure it is placed away from exits and heat sources.
• Make sure holiday lights are labeled by an approved testing laboratory and in good condition.

CRAWL LOW UNDER SMOKE

• If you encounter smoke on your way out of a fire, use your second way out instead.
• If you must escape through smoke, crawl low under the smoke to your exit.

SECURITY BARS ON WINDOWS CAN TRAP YOU IN A FIRE

• Use bars which have a quick release mechanism that everyone in the family can operate.
  
  

FIRE WON'T WAIT - PLAN YOUR ESCAPE

• Have an escape plan that includes two ways out of each room and a meeting place outside the home.
• Practice it with the whole family at least twice a year.

STOP, DROP, AND ROLL

• If your clothes catch on fire, stop where you are, drop to the ground, cover your face with your hands and roll over and over to smother the flames.
  

COOL A BURN

• If someone gets burned, place the wound in cool water for 10 - 15 minutes.
• If the burn blisters or chars, see a doctor immediately.
• Set the temperature of your hot water heater to 120 degrees F (49 C) or below.

SPACE HEATERS NEED SPACE

• Keep portable and space heaters at least 3 feet (1 meter) from anything that can burn.
• Never leave heaters on when you leave home or go to bed and keep children and pets well away from them.

WORKING SMOKE DETECTORS SAVE LIVES

• Install them on every level of your home and outside each sleeping area.
• Test smoke detectors monthly and install new batteries twice a year.

MATCHES OR LIGHTERS CAN BE DEADLY IN THE HANDS OF A CHILD