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Fire safety
- Install smoke detectors in hallways, sleeping areas, the kitchen, and garage. Test them once a month and change the batteries regularly.
- Do not smoke in bed.
- Keep matches and other flammable materials out of reach of children.
- Never leave a burning candle or fireplace fire unattended.
- Establish fire escape routes from every room in your house and teach family members what to do in case of a fire. Have semi-annual home fire drills to practice escaping.
- Keep fire extinguishers in handy locations. Have at least one extinguisher on each level of your home.
- Know how to use a fire extinguisher. In an emergency, you must be able to act fast.
- Teach children about fires. Explain how they are accidentally started and how to prevent them.
- Make sure household wiring is up-to-date.
- Store flammable materials away from heat sources, water heaters, and open-flame space heaters.
- Supervise children when they are using fireworks. Never assume that a child will read and follow safety instructions.
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