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SAFETYSAFETY
Supplement to theJuly 1, 2010 edition
Be fire safe both at homeand while vacationing
Includes 4th of Julyweekend events
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Illegal fireworkscan be a felony
Fireworks stands areopen in Madera City andMadera County, however,state law and county ordi-nance prohibits the use offireworks in Eastern Mad-era County and MariposaCounty.
Safe and Sane fireworksare the only fireworks thatare allowed to be sold inMadera County. All “Safeand Sane” fireworks havethe State Fire Marshal sealstamped on them. Any fire-works that explode, moveabout the ground or shootinto the sky are dangerousand illegal in California. Par-ents may be held liable forany fire damage or injurycaused by their childrenusing illegal fireworks.
Anyone caught with ille-gal fireworks or any fire-
works in prohib-ited areas willbe cited and thefireworks willbe confiscated.Possession ofdangerous, ille-gal fireworks isa misdemeanorin Californiaand may be pun-ishable by a fineof up to $1,000and/or impris-onment in acounty jail forone year. Any-one who causesa fire throughthe misuse offireworks is lia-ble and will bebilled for thecost of control-ling the fire.
If a person is found inpossession of sufficient dan-gerous, illegal fireworks,they may be guilty of a felo-ny and punished by impris-
onment in a state prison orcounty jail for up to oneyear and/or up to a $5,000fine.
—Cal Fire
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Practice Boat SafetyWith the July 4th week-
end at hand, all boatersshould be reminded of thethree C’s of boating safety.
Boaters should use cau-tion when operating theirvessel, be courteous toother boaters on the waterand use common sense.
All boaters should:Have a sober operator:
Don’t operate a boat underthe influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Alcohol anddrugs affect judgment, vi-sion, balance and coordina-tion. The marine environ-ment — motion, vibration,engine noise, sun, windand water spray — acceler-ates a drinker’s impair-ment; and decreases coor-dination, judgment and re-action time.
Wear a Coast Guard-ap-proved life jacket or per-sonal floatation device atall times. The law requires
you to have a PFD on-boardfor each passenger; all oc-cupants in a boat shouldwear a PFD at all times.The worse time to look fora PFD or life jacket is whenyou are already in distress.
Campfire TipsWhile camping, keep a
shovel and bucket of waternearby to extinguish thecampfire and clear all flam-mable vegetation at least10 feet in all directions.
How to Build an OpenCampfire
8 Select a level, shadedlocation away from heavyfuels such as logs, brush ordecaying leaves andneedles.
8 Use a shovel to clearan area at least 10 feet indiameter.
8 Scoop a depressionin the center of the clearedarea in which to build thefire and put a ring of rocks
around it.8 Fire must never be
left unattended and thefire must be extinguishedcompletely before every-one leaves camp.
Fire LiabilityLiability for Damage.
Any person, who personal-ly or allows another per-son to willfully or negli-gently set fire to, or allowsa fire kindled or attendedby him to escape to theproperty of another, is lia-ble to the property ownerfor any damages caused bythe fire.
Cooking SafetyUse barbecue grills
safely•Position the grill well
away from siding, deck rail-ings, and out from undereaves and overhangingbranches.
•Place the grill a safe dis-See SAFETY 3
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With fire season athand, it’s always impor-tant to do everything possi-ble to prevent fire. In caseof a fire, always know theappropriate steps to take.
What to do before a wild-land fire:
8 Create defensiblespace to separate homesfrom flammable vegeta-tion and materials with aminimum of 100 feet.
8 Adhere to all localfire and building codes andw e e d a b a t e m e n tordinances.
8 Keep all trees andshrub limbs trimmed sothey do not come into con-tact with electrical wiresor overhang chimneys. In-dividuals should not trimaround live power lines —call a professional.
8 Prune all lowerbranches 8 feet from theground.
8 Keep trees adjacent
to buildings free of dead ordying branches.
8 Stack firewood awayfrom homes and otherbuildings and keep clear-ance around piles.
8 Keep roof surfacesclear of pine needles,leaves and debris at alltimes.
8 Install spark arrest-ers for each chimney.
8 Clean chimneys andcheck and maintain sparkarresters twice a year.
8 Keep rain guttersclear of debris at all times.
8 Use approved fire re-sistant materials whenbuilding, renovating or ret-rofitting structures.
8 Install electrical linesunderground if possible.
8 Be sure house num-bers show clearly from thestreet, both day and night.
8 Store combustible orflammable materials in ap-proved containers.
8 Store all importantpapers in a fireproof con-tainer or keep copies at an-other location.
8 Make evacuationplans with family mem-bers. Include several op-tions with an outside meet-ing place and contact per-son. Practice regularly.
8 Keep battery operat-ed radios and flashlightswith additional fresh bat-teries on hand.
What to do during a wild-land fire:
8 Turn on a battery op-erated radio to get latestemergency information.
8 Prop a ladder againstthe house so firefightershave access to the roof.
8 If hoses and adequatewater are available setthem up. Fill buckets withwater.
8 Remove combustiblematerials from the area sur-rounding the house suchas lawn chairs and tables.
8 Turn a light on ineach room for visibility incase of smoke.
8 Close all doors andwindows, but do not lockthem.
8 Open or take downflammable drape andcurtains.
8 Close all venetianblinds and non-flammablewindow coverings.
8 Move upholsteredfurniture away from win-dows and sliding glassdoors.
8 Be ready to evacuateall family members andpets when requested to doso.
8 Turn off air condition-ing /a ir c ircu la t ionsystems.
8 Detach electrical ga-rage doors. Back vehiclesin and leave the keys in theignition.
8 Secure pe ts i fpossible.
—Cal Fire
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Safety: tips for summer
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THIS SUMMERBE CAREFUL WITH FIREYou may not have much time to decide what to do, so it’s important
to know these basic fire safety tips – they could save your life!
1. Keep fresh batteries in home smoke detectorsto maximize potential escape time.
2. Always make note of where fire exits arelocated when entering any building.
3. If your clothing catches on fire, roll backand forth on the floor to put it out.
4. In heavy smoke conditions, cover yournose and mouth with a cloth and getdown on your hands and knees.
5. If you’re caught inside during a fire,never enter a closed room unless thedoor is cool to the touch.
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tance from lawn games,play areas and foot traffic.
•Keep children and petsaway from the grill area bydeclaring a 3-foot "kid-freezone" around the grill.
•Put out several long-handled grilling tools togive the chef plenty of clear-ance from heat and flameswhen cooking food.
•Periodically removegrease or fat buildup intrays below grill so it can-not be ignited by a hot grill.
•Use only outdoors. Ifused indoors, or in any en-closed spaces, such astents, barbecue grills poseboth a fire hazard and therisk of exposing occupantsto carbon monoxide.
Charcoal Grills•Purchase the proper
starter fluid and store outof reach of children andaway from heat sources.
•Never add charcoalstarter fluid when coals or
kindling have already beenignited, and never use anyflammable or combustibleliquid other than charcoalstarter fluid to get the firegoing.
Propane Grills•Check the propane cyl-
inder hose for leaks beforeusing it for the first timeeach year. A light soap andwater solution applied tothe hose will reveal escap-ing propane quickly by re-leasing bubbles.
•If you determined yourgrill has a gas leak by smellor the soapy bubble testand there is no flame:
8 Turn off the propanetank and grill.
8 If the leak stops, getthe grill serviced by a pro-fessional before using itagain.
•Never store propane cyl-inders in buildings or garag-es. If you store a gas grill in-side during the winter, dis-connect the cylinder and
leave it outside.
Children and FiresChildren playing with
fire cause hundreds ofdeaths and injuries eachyear. Preschoolers and kin-dergartners are most likelyto start these fires, typical-ly by playing with matchesand lighters.
8 In 2006, children play-ing with fire started an esti-mated 14,500 structurefires that were reported toU.S. fire departments, caus-ing an estimated 130 civil-ian deaths, 810 civilian inju-ries and $328 million in di-rect property damage.
8 Nearly two-thirds,63%, of all fatal victims offires by playing are chil-dren 5-years-old andyounger.
8 Nearly two out ofevery three child-playingfires — and four out of fiveassociated deaths and inju-ries — involve matches or
lighters.
Safety tips8 Store matches and
lighters out of children'sreach and sight, up high,preferably in a lockedcabinet.
8 Never use lighters ormatches as a source ofamusement for children;they may imitate you.
8 If your child express-es curiosity about fire orhas been playing with fire,calmly but firmly explainthat matches and lightersare tools for adults only.
8 Teach young childrenand school-age children totell an adult if they seematches or lighters.
8 If you suspect yourchild is intentionally set-ting fires or unduly fascinat-ed with fire, get help. Yourlocal fire department,school, or community coun-seling agency can put youin touch with trainedexperts.
Source: National FirePrevention Association
Six CommonSummertimeDangers
Did you know that moreaccidents occur during thewarm weather monthsthan any other time ofyear? As people head out-doors and enjoy what sum-mer has to offer, they’re notalways the most careful.Here are six potentialdangers.
Sunburn: Failure toapply — and reapply — sun-block can result in a nastyburn. Not only can it bepainful, it could lead to dan-gerous skin cancer.
Dehydration: Couplehot weather with outdoorexertion and a person canquickly get thirsty. Failureto replenish liquid lostthrough sweating and activ-ity can result in dehydra-tion. Fainting, feeling nau-seous and headaches canoccur.
Food poisoning: Hotweather and improperlystored food can result infood poisoning. If you’ll beeating outdoors, cold foods
must remain cold and hotfoods should be kept warmto prevent spoilage. Don’teat any food that has beensitting outside for morethan an hour.
Insects: Mosquitoes,bees, wasps, spiders and allof the other winged andmulti-legged creaturescome out from their roostswhen the temperatureclimbs. It’s more commonfor people to come in con-tact with potentially poi-sonous or bothersomeinsects.
Water: Drownings inpools, lakes and rivers defi-nitely increase as theweather gets warmer. Al-ways practice the utmostcare in and around water.Safety vests are essential.
Vehicles: With morecars on the road duringsummer months, vehicularaccidents can increase, pri-marily when alcohol isinvolved.
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A defensible space of 100 feet aroundyour home is required by law — that in-cludes dry grass, brush and timber cov-ered land clean-up. The goal is to protectyour home while providing a safe area forfirefighters.
Lean, Clean and Green ZoneClearing an area of 30 feet immediately
surrounding your home is critical. Thisarea requires the greatest reduction inflammable vegetation.
Reduced Fuel ZoneThe fuel reduction zone in the remain-
ing 70 feet (or to property line) will de-pend on the steepness of your propertyand the vegetation.
Spacing between plants improves thechance of stopping a wildfire before it de-stroys your home. You have two options inthis area:
8 Create horizontal and vertical spac-ing between plants. The amount of spacewill depend on how steep the slope is andthe size of the plants.
8 Large trees do not have to be cut andremoved as long as all of the plants be-neath them are removed. This eliminates avertical “fire ladder.”
When clearing vegetation, use carewhen operating equipment such aslawnmowers.
One small spark may start a fire; astring trimmer is much safer.
Remove all build-up of needles andleaves from your roof and gutters. Keeptree limbs trimmed at least 10 feet fromany chimneys and remove dead limbs thathang over your home or garage. The lawalso requires a screen over your chimneyoutlet of not more than 1/2 inch mesh.
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Saturday, July 3
Golden Chain Theatre — Zorro is Back in TownThis action-packed melodrama takes place at the Hotel Cucracha in OldNew Mexico. Zorro comes to the aid of a bunch of helpless victims andfalls in love with the heroine. The play will be held at 8 p.m. Saturdayat the Golden Chain Theatre located at 42130 Highway 41. Adults, $12;Seniors, $10; Students (13-18) and active military, $8; Children, $6.Reservations: (559) 683-7112.
Cedar Valley Firefighters Pancake BreakfastThe Cedar Valley Volunteer Fire Department will hold it’s annualall-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 to 10:30 a.m. at 44907 Lakeside Drive.Proceeds benefit local fire, rescue and medical services. Six miles northof Oakhurst off Highway 41 — Right on Cedar Valley Drive — Onemile then right on Lakeside Drive. Adults, $6: Children under 10, $2.Details: (559) 583-0600 or (559) 583-2562.
51st annual Mid Sierra Loggers Jamboree11 a.m.: Pro-Am contestNoon Horse Shoe Pitching Contest5 p.m.: Parade, main street North Fork.6 p.m.: Barbecue and Lil’ Princess Coronation at Town Hall, 33507Road 230. $10 each or $15 a couple.8:30 p.m.: Dance, Woodchoppers Ball and Queen Coronation atRecreation Center. $10 each or $15 a couple.Pre Sale Tickets $2 thru July 2; $5 at the gate; under age 12, free.Directions: Follow Rd 200 N. to North Fork Rec Center 33507 Rd. 230.Details: (559) 877-7700 or (559) 877-2237 or (559) 877-2561.
Sugar Pine Railroad barbecue and train rideYosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad — “Moonlight Special” —offers a New York steak dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by a ride on asteam train in to the woods for camp-light entertainment by SugarPine. Adults: $48. Children ages 3-12, $24. Jenny Railcars will also berunning during the weekend and children can try their hand at goldpanning and visit the museum. The railroad is on Highway 41, 12miles north of Oakhurst. Details: yosemitesteamtrains.com. Call (559)683-7273 for reservations.
Sunday, July 4Family Freedom FestThe Family Freedom Fest, sponsored by the Mountain Area Tea Party,will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at the Oakhurst Community Park.The free event will include patriotic music, inspiring speakers, historicreenactments, food vendors and children’s activities. Bring chairs andflags. Details: (866) 565-1379, [email protected].
51st annual Mid Sierra Loggers Jamboree7 to 10 a.m., Lions Pancake Breakfast at Town Hall, 33507 Road 230.10 a.m. Loggers Jamboree gates open.Noon Loggers Jamboree main events.Pre Sale Tickets are $2 thru July 2 or $5 at the gate. Children under12 enter free.Directions: Follow Rd 200 N. to North Fork Rec Center 33507 Rd. 230.Details: (559) 877-7700 or (559) 877-2237 or (559) 877-2561.
Poolside barbecue at Tenaya LodgeAn old-fashioned Fourth of July poolside barbecue with specialtydrinks, live entertainment and family fun will be held from 4 to 8 p.m.Walk-ins welcome, no reservations required. Adults: $24.95. Childrenages 4 to 12: $12.95. Details: (559) 683-6555.
Pines Resort July 4th CelebrationEnjoy a barbecue buffet from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pines Resort. Therewill be a live, lakeside concert featuring Wild Hare followed at 9 p.m.by the fireworks display over the lake. Tickets for the concert andbarbecue are $55 per person. Details: (559) 642-3121 ext. 457.
Bass Lake FireworksPick a favorite location at Bass Lake to enjoy the 73rd fireworks displaysponsored by the Bass Lake Chamber of Commerce. A boat parade willbe held at 8 p.m. and fireworks will light up the sky beginning at 9p.m.Although there will be traffic control by the California Highway Patroland the Madera County Sheriff’s Department, use caution whendeparting Bass Lake.Those wishing to donate to the show may mail a check to Bass LakeChamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 126, Bass Lake, CA 93604.
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Golden Chain Theatre — Zorro is Back in TownThis action-packed melodrama takes place at the Hotel Cucracha in OldNew Mexico. Zorro comes to the aid of a bunch of helpless victims andfalls in love with the heroine. The play will be held at 8 p.m. Saturdayat the Golden Chain Theatre located at 42130 Highway 41. Adults, $12;Seniors, $10; Students (13-18) and active military, $8; Children, $6.Reservations: (559) 683-7112.
Cedar Valley Firefighters Pancake BreakfastThe Cedar Valley Volunteer Fire Department will hold it’s annualall-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 to 10:30 a.m. at 44907 Lakeside Drive.Proceeds benefit local fire, rescue and medical services. Six miles northof Oakhurst off Highway 41 — Right on Cedar Valley Drive — Onemile then right on Lakeside Drive. Adults, $6: Children under 10, $2.Details: (559) 583-0600 or (559) 583-2562.
51st annual Mid Sierra Loggers Jamboree11 a.m.: Pro-Am contestNoon Horse Shoe Pitching Contest5 p.m.: Parade, main street North Fork.6 p.m.: Barbecue and Lil’ Princess Coronation at Town Hall, 33507Road 230. $10 each or $15 a couple.8:30 p.m.: Dance, Woodchoppers Ball and Queen Coronation atRecreation Center. $10 each or $15 a couple.Pre Sale Tickets $2 thru July 2; $5 at the gate; under age 12, free.Directions: Follow Rd 200 N. to North Fork Rec Center 33507 Rd. 230.Details: (559) 877-7700 or (559) 877-2237 or (559) 877-2561.
Sugar Pine Railroad barbecue and train rideYosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad — “Moonlight Special” —offers a New York steak dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by a ride on asteam train in to the woods for camp-light entertainment by SugarPine. Adults: $48. Children ages 3-12, $24. Jenny Railcars will also berunning during the weekend and children can try their hand at goldpanning and visit the museum. The railroad is on Highway 41, 12miles north of Oakhurst. Details: yosemitesteamtrains.com. Call (559)683-7273 for reservations.
Sunday, July 4Family Freedom FestThe Family Freedom Fest, sponsored by the Mountain Area Tea Party,will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at the Oakhurst Community Park.The free event will include patriotic music, inspiring speakers, historicreenactments, food vendors and children’s activities. Bring chairs andflags. Details: (866) 565-1379, [email protected].
51st annual Mid Sierra Loggers Jamboree7 to 10 a.m., Lions Pancake Breakfast at Town Hall, 33507 Road 230.10 a.m. Loggers Jamboree gates open.Noon Loggers Jamboree main events.Pre Sale Tickets are $2 thru July 2 or $5 at the gate. Children under12 enter free.Directions: Follow Rd 200 N. to North Fork Rec Center 33507 Rd. 230.Details: (559) 877-7700 or (559) 877-2237 or (559) 877-2561.
Poolside barbecue at Tenaya LodgeAn old-fashioned Fourth of July poolside barbecue with specialtydrinks, live entertainment and family fun will be held from 4 to 8 p.m.Walk-ins welcome, no reservations required. Adults: $24.95. Childrenages 4 to 12: $12.95. Details: (559) 683-6555.
Pines Resort July 4th CelebrationEnjoy a barbecue buffet from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pines Resort. Therewill be a live, lakeside concert featuring Wild Hare followed at 9 p.m.by the fireworks display over the lake. Tickets for the concert andbarbecue are $55 per person. Details: (559) 642-3121 ext. 457.
Bass Lake FireworksPick a favorite location at Bass Lake to enjoy the 73rd fireworks displaysponsored by the Bass Lake Chamber of Commerce. A boat parade willbe held at 8 p.m. and fireworks will light up the sky beginning at 9p.m.Although there will be traffic control by the California Highway Patroland the Madera County Sheriff’s Department, use caution whendeparting Bass Lake.Those wishing to donate to the show may mail a check to Bass LakeChamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 126, Bass Lake, CA 93604.
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•Keep children and petsaway from the grill area bydeclaring a 3-foot "kid-freezone" around the grill.
•Put out several long-handled grilling tools togive the chef plenty of clear-ance from heat and flameswhen cooking food.
•Periodically removegrease or fat buildup intrays below grill so it can-not be ignited by a hot grill.
•Use only outdoors. Ifused indoors, or in any en-closed spaces, such astents, barbecue grills poseboth a fire hazard and therisk of exposing occupantsto carbon monoxide.
Charcoal Grills•Purchase the proper
starter fluid and store outof reach of children andaway from heat sources.
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Propane Grills•Check the propane cyl-
inder hose for leaks beforeusing it for the first timeeach year. A light soap andwater solution applied tothe hose will reveal escap-ing propane quickly by re-leasing bubbles.
•If you determined yourgrill has a gas leak by smellor the soapy bubble testand there is no flame:
8 Turn off the propanetank and grill.
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Children and FiresChildren playing with
fire cause hundreds ofdeaths and injuries eachyear. Preschoolers and kin-dergartners are most likelyto start these fires, typical-ly by playing with matchesand lighters.
8 In 2006, children play-ing with fire started an esti-mated 14,500 structurefires that were reported toU.S. fire departments, caus-ing an estimated 130 civil-ian deaths, 810 civilian inju-ries and $328 million in di-rect property damage.
8 Nearly two-thirds,63%, of all fatal victims offires by playing are chil-dren 5-years-old andyounger.
8 Nearly two out ofevery three child-playingfires — and four out of fiveassociated deaths and inju-ries — involve matches or
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8 Never use lighters ormatches as a source ofamusement for children;they may imitate you.
8 If your child express-es curiosity about fire orhas been playing with fire,calmly but firmly explainthat matches and lightersare tools for adults only.
8 Teach young childrenand school-age children totell an adult if they seematches or lighters.
8 If you suspect yourchild is intentionally set-ting fires or unduly fascinat-ed with fire, get help. Yourlocal fire department,school, or community coun-seling agency can put youin touch with trainedexperts.
Source: National FirePrevention Association
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Sunburn: Failure toapply — and reapply — sun-block can result in a nastyburn. Not only can it bepainful, it could lead to dan-gerous skin cancer.
Dehydration: Couplehot weather with outdoorexertion and a person canquickly get thirsty. Failureto replenish liquid lostthrough sweating and activ-ity can result in dehydra-tion. Fainting, feeling nau-seous and headaches canoccur.
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Insects: Mosquitoes,bees, wasps, spiders and allof the other winged andmulti-legged creaturescome out from their roostswhen the temperatureclimbs. It’s more commonfor people to come in con-tact with potentially poi-sonous or bothersomeinsects.
Water: Drownings inpools, lakes and rivers defi-nitely increase as theweather gets warmer. Al-ways practice the utmostcare in and around water.Safety vests are essential.
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Safe and Sane fireworksare the only fireworks thatare allowed to be sold inMadera County. All “Safeand Sane” fireworks havethe State Fire Marshal sealstamped on them. Any fire-works that explode, moveabout the ground or shootinto the sky are dangerousand illegal in California. Par-ents may be held liable forany fire damage or injurycaused by their childrenusing illegal fireworks.
Anyone caught with ille-gal fireworks or any fire-
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All boaters should:Have a sober operator:
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8 Select a level, shadedlocation away from heavyfuels such as logs, brush ordecaying leaves andneedles.
8 Use a shovel to clearan area at least 10 feet indiameter.
8 Scoop a depressionin the center of the clearedarea in which to build thefire and put a ring of rocks
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8 Prop a ladder againstthe house so firefightershave access to the roof.
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8 Remove combustiblematerials from the area sur-rounding the house suchas lawn chairs and tables.
8 Turn a light on ineach room for visibility incase of smoke.
8 Close all doors andwindows, but do not lockthem.
8 Open or take downflammable drape andcurtains.
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% Smoke alarm batteries should be changed _______________
& Before opening any door in a fire ______________________
' If your clothes catch fire, the best thing to do is ___________
( Every family should have and practice a_________________
) What does my homeowners policy cover?_______________
* How much life insurance do I need? ___________________
+ What is my stuff worth?_____________________________
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