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GET YOUR TOP 10 WINTER FREEZE TIPS

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HEAT YOUR HOME SAFELY

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Half of all home heating fires occur in December, January and February.

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Heating equipment is involved in 1 in every 7 reported home fires.

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Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from sources of heat.

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Plug only 1 heating appliance into an electrical outlet at a time.

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PROTECT YOURSELF - SMOKE ALARMS

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  • A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire. Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area. Install alarms on every level of the home.
  • Smoke alarms should be interconnected. When one sounds, they all sound. 
  • Large homes may need extra smoke alarms.
  • Test your smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working.
  • There are two kinds of alarms. Ionization smoke alarms are quicker to warn about flaming fires. Photoelectric alarms are quicker to warn about smoldering fires. It is best to use of both types of alarms in the home.
  • When a smoke alarm sounds, get outside and stay outside.
  • Replace all smoke alarms in your home every 10 years.

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Be Prepared - Make a Plan

BE PREPARED - MAKE A PLAN

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  • Draw a map of your home. Show all doors and windows.
  • Visit each room. Find two ways out.
  • All windows and doors should open easily. You should be able to use them to get outside.
  • Make sure your home has smoke alarms. Push the test button to make sure each alarm is working.
  • Pick a meeting place outside. It should be in front of your home. Everyone will meet at the meeting place.
  • Make sure your house or building number can be seen from the street.
  • Talk about your plan with everyone in your home.
  • Learn the emergency phone number for your fire department.
  • Practice your home fire drill!

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Develop and practice your plan using the NFPA's home escape plan grid.

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Information provided by the National Fire Protection Association and the Louisiana office of state Fire Marshall.