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The Times Advocate, 2008-10-01, Page 120- HAv Mum COMPANY Zurich, Ontario Tel (519) 236-4381 www.haymutual.on.ca FARMS • HOMES • COTTAGES a) once a year c) once a month b) twice a year d) everyday 7. Cleaning of smoke alarms is necessary to: a) remove dust and dirt b) make them look nice c) keep the fire chief happy d) check for bugs 8. Smoke alarms should be cleaned: a) once a year b) twice a year c) monthly d) weekly 9. When the smoke alarm sounds, everyone should: a) get dressed b) get out quickly and stay out c) gather family photos before leaving d) disconnect it 10. Most fatal fires in homes occur: a) during the Christmas holidays b) between midnight & 6 a.m. c) in a living room d) both b & c PREVENTION WEEK ANSWERS 1(a), 2(b), 3(a), 4(d), 5(c), 6(c), 7(a), 8(b), 9(b), 10(d) PET ROC NA A ® Dave Moore Fuels Ltd. 315 Main St. N. Exeter (519) 235-0853 1-800-265-2931 LEARN TO STOP, DROP TO THE GROUND ROLL IF CLOTHES ARE ON FIRE IN A FIRE, TIME IS CRITICAL. DON'T WASTE TIME GETTING DRESSED, DON'T SEARCH FOR PETS OR VALUABLES. JUST GET OUT! Jeffrey Bros. Ltd. DESIGN BUILD • Residential • Commercial • Agricultural. Renovations BUILDING CONTRACTORS RR 2 Zurich 519-236-4441 FAX (519) 236-7183 HtiRON COUNTY cLASSIcs RESIOR7ATIONEIREEIINISHIING 1OLLISION Free Estimates Over 20 Years 1 Experience Frame & Unibody Repair THE. WRECK-A-MENDABLE'ONE Matt Postill, Owner Tel: 519-235-0585 Fax: 519-235-0453 BE CAREFUL OF HALOGEN LIGHTS. DON'T PLACE NEAR FLAMMABLE MATERIAL 12 Times—Advocate Wednesday, October 1, 2008 S • •. Cooking related fires are the No. 1 cause of home fires in Canada, resulting in many deaths and hundreds of injuries each year. Don't leave cooking appliances unattended when in use and be very cautious when cooking with oil. All cooking fires are preventable, so remember to select the proper heat for the food being prepared and keep your stove top clean and clear at all times. A message from the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council and your fire department. PREVEMTIOM WEEK OCTOBER 5-1 I , 2007 PREVENT HOME FIRES TESTYOUR SMOKE ALARM SMARTS BE CAREFUL! SOME QUESTIONS HAVE MORE THAN 6. Smoke alarms should be tested: ONE CORRECT ANSWER! 1. The minimum number of smoke alarms required in a house is: a) one for each level b) one for the main floor c) none d) two 2. The best place to locate smoke alarms is: a) inside front door of your home b)ceiling outside each sleeping area c) dining area d) kitchen 3. Smoke alarms will last for: a) 8-12 years c) 20-25 years b) 13-20 years d) indefinitely 4. Smoke alarms should be tested to: a) make sure they are working b) make sure the battery has power c) make sure everyone knows what they look like d) a, b & c 5. The best way to test a smoke alarm is: a) burn dinner c) push the test button b) use smoke from a match d) use an open flame from a candle Replace the battery in all your smoke alarms at least once a year. As a reminder, when you change your clock on Sunday, November 2, change your batteries too. It could save your life. McCANN REDI MIX HEAD ONTARIONOM1 No BUS: (519) 237-3647 FAX: (519) 237-3644 PLANTS Dashwood: 519-237-3647 Exeter: 519-235-0338 Mitchell: 519-348-8901 rilEVIN1LET IC s ICIC MC GMC Huron Motor Products " 7,04v e 7teeata'4ft4 'e ,ept" Optimum USED VEHICLES ct� 640 Main St. S., Exeter (519) 235-0363 1-800-265-3476 Fax: (519) 235-1685 www.hmpexeter.com info@hmpexeter. corn IN:l4,1N1111 1►vi[1111e1•10111Uni :i61 Col Usborne Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company Head Office Exete IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO KEEP A BELL AND FLASHLIGHT IN EACH BEDROOM FOR USE WHEN ALERTING MEMBERS ABOUT A FIRE On NOM 1 S 1 • 235-0350 • Est. 1876 CASEY'S • Fertilizing LA V l\ CARE • Snow Removal 176 Francis St., Exeter 235-1885 EXTINGUISHERS SHOULD BE MOUNTED IN THE KITCHEN, GARAGE & WORKSHOP HURON APOTHECARY 440 Main St. Exeter 0311AtC, 519-235-1982 Prescriptions Delivery Service Ernest Miatello B. Sc. Phm. Your Health Care Pharmacy' MOUNT FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IN THE KITCHEN, GARAGE AND WORKSHOP CCEQUIPMENT 38 Main Street Zurich, Ontario Phone: (519) 236-4934 Fax: (519) 236-7330 Email: cg farm@hay.net NEVER LEAVE BURNING CANDLES UNATTENDED & Corea, Yta. Funeral Homc FUNERAL HOME 118 Main St. Dashwood, Ont. (519) 237-3532 Fax: 237-3191 E-mail: hoffmans@hay.net www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com DEVELOP AND PRACTISE A HOME FIRE ESCAPE PLAN KIR Keller Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. 800 -770 -ROOF 519-235-3643 EXETER VILLA 155 John St. E., Exeter 235-1581 CHOOSE A SAFE MEETING PLACE OUTSIDE THE HOUSE.