{"id":3513,"date":"2016-10-09T17:36:06","date_gmt":"2016-10-09T17:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/?p=3513"},"modified":"2016-10-19T17:39:18","modified_gmt":"2016-10-19T17:39:18","slug":"fire-prevention-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/2016\/10\/09\/fire-prevention-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Fire Prevention Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div id=\"attachment_2957\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.usfa.fema.gov\/kids\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2957 \" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2013\/09\/3957958061_faaa64a36d.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2013\/09\/3957958061_faaa64a36d.jpg 500x, https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2013\/09\/3957958061_faaa64a36d-300x225.jpg 300x\" alt=\"Click here to read more fire safety tips on the FEMA website\" width=\"419\" height=\"314\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>October 9-15 is Fire Prevention Week in the USA.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some Fire Safety Tips from http:\/\/www.usfa.fema.gov\/:<\/p>\n<h3>Control Kids\u2019 Access to Fire<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep all matches and lighters out of the hands of children. If possible, keep these sources of fire in locked drawers. Consider buying only \u201cchild-proof\u201d lighters\u2014but be aware that no product is completely child-proof.<\/li>\n<li>Children as young as two years old can strike matches and start fires.<\/li>\n<li>Never leave children unattended near operating stoves or burning candles, even for a short time.<\/li>\n<li>Teach children not to pick up matches or lighters they may find. Instead, they should tell an adult immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Fire Safety at Home<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Smoke alarms should be installed on every level of the home, especially near sleeping areas.<\/li>\n<li>Smoke alarms should be kept clean of dust by regularly vacuuming over and around them.<\/li>\n<li>Replace batteries in smoke alarms at least once a year. And replace the entire unit after ten years of service, or as the manufacturer recommends.<\/li>\n<li>Families should plan and practice two escape routes from each room of their home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Photo: Tony Alter<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.usfa.fema.gov\/kids\/\"><\/a> October 9-15 is Fire Prevention Week in the USA. Here are some Fire Safety Tips from http:\/\/www.usfa.fema.gov\/: Control Kids\u2019 Access to Fire Keep all matches and lighters out of the hands of children. If possible, keep these sources of fire in locked drawers. 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