HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-02-17, Page 24Ten tips to help prevent fires
in your home or farm
Do not run extension cords under mats or rugs to
operate TVs, lamps, etc. Extension cords should only
be used for emergency use only.
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Brussels Agromart
Brussels -- 887-6273
U se the proper size of fuse and do not overload circuits.
This tip sponsored by
McKillop Mutual Insurance Co.
Seaforth - 527-0400
Do not use a kerosene heater in a tightly enclosed room.
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Cardiff & Mulvey Real Estate
& Insurance Ltd.
Brussels -- 887-6100
Store wood ashes only in a metal container.
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The Radford Group
Blyth - 523-9681
Brussels — 887-9661
Wood stoves should be installed properly, with proper
chimneyandthimblesgoingthrough ceilingsand roof.
JP This tip sponsored by
Oldfield Pro Hardware
Brussels - 887-6851
Do not wash parts in gasoline when overhauling
machinery.
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Elliott Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Blyth - 523-4481 or 523-4251
Clean the pipesand chimney on wood burning heating
equipment at least once every three weeks duringI heating season.
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B&G Electric
Brussels - 887-6747
If you have a fire of any kind, get everyone out of the
building and call the fire department.
iok HK This tip sponsored by
Laurie Campbell Insurance
Agent for West Wawanosh
Brussels- Mutual InsuranceCo. -887-9051
Checksmokedetectorsmonthiyto make sure batteries
are still working.
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1 McGavin's Farm Equipment Ltd.
Walton - 887-6365 or 527-0245
Above all, do not smoke in bed.
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Maitland Valley Insurance
Brokers Ltd.
Brussels 887-6663