General Safety Tips:

Fire Prevention

• test your smoke detector/alarms to make sure they are working

• make sure everyone staying in your home know fire escape plans

• pay close attention to food on the stove and NEVER leave it unattended

• blow out all candles before leaving your home

Holiday Fire Prevention

• keep the Christmas tree away from any exits and heat sources

• turn off Christmas lights before leaving your home or going to bed

• keep your Chrismas tree watered to prevent it from drying out

Motor Vehicle Safety

• Buckle up on every ride and use caution during the holiday rush

Firearms Injury Prevention

• Keep any guns in your home keep it unloaded and locked away at all times

• store bullets in a seperate locked location than the firearm

• always keep them away and out of sight of children

Bike and Pedestrian Safety

• Wear retroreflective clothing or put retroreflective tape on clothing to be more visible

• Avoid walking at dusk or night as you are harder to see

• Walk on sidewalks whenever possible or on the left side of the road so you can observe any on coming traffic

• Young children should always be supervised and never cross streets alone

Poisoning Prevention

• Keep all household cleaners, medicines, and vitamins stored out of sight and reach of children

• place the local poison control number near telephones

• consider installing carbon-monoxide detectors

What do I do when the fire truck pulls up behind me?

• Slow down and pull over to the right side of the road. Remember not to panic and allow the fire engine to pass