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97 Thames Rd., E., Exeter
519-235-2901
N.C. JONES & SONS Ltd.
• Excavating • Trucking • Sand • Gravel • Topsoil
CaII anytime for a free, no -obligation estimate
(519) 870-5546, (519) 878-3834 (519) 235-2489
TODD BOB SHOP
WORK TWO ESCAPE ROUTES FROM EACH ROOM AND MARK THEM
CLEARLY ON YOUR FIRE ESCAPE SKETCH
HENSALL
DISTRICT
CO-OPERATIVE
"Proud to be farmer owned"
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NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATION AND TESTING AGENCIES
TEST WINDOWS AND DOORS • Do THEY OPEN EASY ENOUGH?
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PREVENTION WEEK
1111 OCTOBER5-II,2007
PREVENT HOME FIRES
Fireplace Safety
A Fireplace becomes dangerous when accumulated tar or creosote catches
fire or from uncontrolled burning or over -fuelling. Other causes of fireplace -
related fires are substandard design or installation and lack of safety
precautions.
• Open the damper before lighting the fire, and keep it open until the ashes
are cool enough to touch.
• Ensure the fire is completely out before going to bed or leaving the house.
• Do not store combustible materials such as paper or wood too close to the
fireplace.
• Use a screen in front of the fireplace opening to protect children and to
prevent embers from escaping and igniting carpets, etc.
• Never leave children alone near a fireplace.
• Use dry, well -seasoned wood in small amounts.
• Have chimneys cleaned and serviced at regular intervals by a professional.
• Never overload your fireplace.
• Never use charcoal starter fluids, gasoline or any flammable substance to
start fires.
• When using artificial logs, burn only one at a time and follow instructions
on the wrapping.
• Always place the ashes in a metal container and take them outside the
house.
Signs of an Electrical Problem
• Flickering lights. If the lights dim every time you turn on an appliance it
means that the circuit is overloaded or has a loose connection.
• Sparks. If sparks appear when you insert or remove a plug, it could be a
sign of loose connections.
• Warm electrical cord. If an electrical cord is warm to the touch, the cord is
underrated or defective.
• Frequent blown fuses or broken circuits. A fuse that continues to blow or
circuit breaker that keeps tripping is an important warning sign of problems.
• Frequent bulb burnout. A light bulb that burns out frequently is a sign that
the bulb is too high in wattage for the fixture.
How to avoid Dryer Fires
• Lack of maintenance is the number one cause of dryer fires. That is why it
is critical to clean the lint filter before and after each use, and wipe away any
lint that has accumulated around the drum.
• Perform periodic checks to ensure that the air exhaust vent pipe is
unobstructed (lint accumulation) and the outdoor vent flap opens readily.
• Do not run the dryer without a lint filter.
• You are encouraged to not leave the dryer running if you go out, in case it
malfunctions.
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REMEMBER:
• Plan two ways out of every room, if
possible
• Hold a fire drill twice a year
• Install smoke alarms on every level
of your home and outside all
sleeping areas
• If you live in a high-rise apartment
building, contact the building
management for information on
your building's fire safety plan.
Safety tips to protect
your family
TIPS ON HOWTOAVOID CARBON
MONOXIDE POISONING
• HAVE a qualified service technician check
the furnace and other fuel -burning
equipment for carbon monoxide safety
• MAKE sure a wood or coal -burning stove is
properly installed and vented.
• DON'T operate a gasoline -powered engine,
kerosene stove or charcoal grill in a closed
space.
• CLEAN and inspect your chimneys
regularly.
• BARBECUE grills should never be operated
indoors.
• CHECK clothes dryer vents that open
outside the house for lint.
• CHECK forced air fans for proper
ventilation.
• If you suspect carbon monoxide in your
home, get out right away and call t ze fire
department.
THESE MESSAGES ARE BROUGHT TO YOU
BY THESE COMMUNITY—MINDED BUSINESSES
C.E. Reid & Sons
(Hensall) Ltd.
•Sand •Gravel .Excavating & Trucking
Hensall 519-263-2321 Exeter 519-235-2262
• Septic System Installations
CALL 519-235-0953
POST EMERGENCY NUMBERS NEAR TELEPHONES
MUNICIPALITY OF
THE EXETER FIRE
DEPARTMENT WOULD LIKE TO
EXTEND OUR
APPRECIATION TO OUR
FIREFIGHTERS FOR A JOB
WELL DONE. To ALL
THE STATIONS SERVING
THE SOUTH HURON AREA,
THANK YOU
REMINDER:
Check your smoke detector and
order your Thanksgiving Turkey or
Roast today!
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
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BEER STORE
Retail Partner
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Hwy. 83 Dashwood 519-237-3561
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Mullins Realty Corp, Brokerage
430-200 Queens Avenue, London, ON CA N6A 1J3
tel: 519-642-0200 • toll-free: 888-878-0004
fax: 519-642-0400 • cell: 519-661-8604
e-mail: wandaaa mullinsrealty.ca• www.mullinsrealty.ca
Wanda Feeney Mullins Realty
Sales Representative
TOWNSHIP OF LUCAN BIDDULPH
THE TOWNSHIP OF LUCAN BIDDULPH WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR
APPRECIATION TO ALL OUR FIREFIGHTERS FOR A JOB WELL DONE!
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- Steve Roy —
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