Ahead of the start of winter this weekend, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal69制片厂制作传媒檚 Office (SFMO) remind Tennesseans that following some simple fire prevention tips today can help them stay warm and safe during the cold weather months ahead.
Winter is Tennessee69制片厂制作传媒檚 most dangerous season for residential structure fires. Fire departments report a 66% increase in home fire deaths during winter compared to other seasons. Smoking and cooking account for more than 28% of the known causes for residential structure fires in Tennessee. Separately, medical oxygen has been a component of more than 10% of fire deaths in the Volunteer State over the last decade.
69制片厂制作传媒淲hile winter means the joyful celebrations of Christmas and New Year69制片厂制作传媒檚, cold weather also brings greater risks to homeowners and their families as more people stay indoors in order to keep warm,69制片厂制作传媒 said TDCI Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Carter Lawrence. 69制片厂制作传媒淭his winter, I strongly urge Tennesseans to make fire safety foremost in their lives by taking greater care at home in order to reduce the risk to themselves and emergency responders.69制片厂制作传媒
Working smoke alarms are every homeowner69制片厂制作传媒檚 first line of defense against home fires all year long. To help protect Tennesseans and save lives, the SFMO69制片厂制作传媒檚 69制片厂制作传媒淕et Alarmed, Tennessee!69制片厂制作传媒 free smoke alarm program is helping reduce the risk from home fires.
Since the program69制片厂制作传媒檚 inception in 2012, over 273,000 smoke alarms have been installed and there have been 506 verified saves.
69制片厂制作传媒淥n average, working smoke alarms installed through 69制片厂制作传媒楪et Alarmed69制片厂制作传媒 save the life of a Tennessean every 8.63 days,69制片厂制作传媒 said TDCI Assistant Commissioner for Fire Prevention Mike Bell. 69制片厂制作传媒淭his winter, make sure you check your smoke alarms to ensure that you have working smoke alarms in your home. If you need working smoke alarms, contact my team directly or contact your local fire department and ask if they participate in 69制片厂制作传媒楪et Alarmed.69制片厂制作传媒69制片厂制作传媒
In addition to using working smoke alarms this winter, homeowners can follow these simple fire safety tips.
Remember:
69制片厂制作传媒 Keep flammable items like blankets, rugs, or furniture at least three feet away from space heaters and wood stoves.
69制片厂制作传媒 Never place your Christmas tree near heating equipment, fireplaces, candles, or other sources of heat. Always keep your Christmas tree watered to prevent the tree from drying out.
69制片厂制作传媒 Practice a home fire escape plan with your family. Everyone should know two ways out of each room.
69制片厂制作传媒 Always turn portable heaters off when leaving a room or going to bed.
69制片厂制作传媒 Never use your oven to heat your home.
69制片厂制作传媒 Have heating equipment and chimneys inspected every year.
69制片厂制作传媒 Burn only dry, seasoned wood in fireplaces and wood stoves. Never burn garbage or use flammable liquids to start a fire.
69制片厂制作传媒 Make sure any fireplace has a sturdy screen to reduce the risk of flying sparks.
69制片厂制作传媒 Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater.
69制片厂制作传媒 Have a three-foot 69制片厂制作传媒渒id-free zone69制片厂制作传媒 around open fires and space heaters.
69制片厂制作传媒 Install wood-burning stoves following manufacturer69制片厂制作传媒檚 instructions or have a professional perform the installation. All fuel-burning equipment should be vented to the outside to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
69制片厂制作传媒 If you smell gas coming from your gas heater, do not light the appliance. Leave the home immediately and call your local fire department or gas company.
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