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Prevention List

Prevention could include:
  • Fire Safety Education
  • Installation of Fire Alarm Systems

Prevention Overview Articles

Burns
To help prevent burns:Install smoke alarms in your home. Check and change batteries regularly.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 19, 2008

Specific Prevention Articles

How to Make Your Home Safe From Fire
Every year, thousands of homes throughout the United States catch fire, resulting in loss of property and lives.
Source:StayWell
Fire Safety
Detailed information on fire and burn safety Thousands of people annually suffer injuries in home fires in the US. The majority of fire-related deaths (70 percent) are caused by smoke inhalation of the toxic gases produced by fires. Fires and burns are the fifth-leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths among children ages 14 and under.
Source:StayWell
Do I Really Need a Fire Extinguisher?
You probably know already that a smoke alarm is by far the best home-safety investment you can make. For as little as $10, a smoke detector can help you literally rest assured that a fire won't catch you sleeping.
Source:StayWell
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