{"id":321492,"date":"2014-12-19T13:49:34","date_gmt":"2014-12-19T19:49:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ktbb.com\/post\/?p=321492"},"modified":"2014-12-20T16:30:28","modified_gmt":"2014-12-20T22:30:28","slug":"tyler-fire-department-wishes-everyone-a-happy-and-safe-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/?p=321492","title":{"rendered":"Tyler Fire Department Wishes Everyone a Happy and Safe Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"thumb_tyler-fire-dept-logo\"<\/a>TYLER — This year, as you are preparing your home for the holiday season, make sure that you implement a few simple fire prevention practices. That’s the message from the Tyler Fire Department. <\/p>\n

* Space Heaters:
\n o Maintain a clear space of 3 feet around the device.
\n o Ensure that portable heaters have a safety switch that will turn off the device if it gets tipped over. <\/p>\n

* Fireplaces:
\n o Similar to space heaters, maintain a clear space of 3 feet around the fireplace opening;
\n o Have the fireplace and chimney inspected and cleaned;
\n o Ensure that a screen or some other protective barrier is in place to keep embers from getting out.<\/p>\n

* Christmas Lights:
\n o Inspect cords and discontinue use if damaged;
\n o Do not run cords under rugs, carpet, or along areas of high traffic where they may be stepped on:
\n o Only one cord per electrical outlet.<\/p>\n

* Christmas Trees:
\n o Do not set trees near heat sources.
\n o If using a live tree make sure to keep it watered;
\n o Turn off all decorations at bedtime.<\/p>\n

Finally, make sure that you give your home the proper \u201ccheck-up\u201d:<\/p>\n

* Check up above you for one of the most important devices in your home — the smoke alarm.<\/p>\n

These life-saving devices should be located in each sleeping area of your home, in addition to areas directly outside of the sleeping areas. For multi-story homes, a working smoke alarm should be located on all levels of the residence, including any basements.<\/p>\n

The Tyler Fire Department recommends that you change the batteries in your smoke alarms two times each year and test them often. A great reminder\u2026\u201dChange your clocks, change your batteries.\u201d If you haven\u2019t already done so, now would be a great time to perform this simple maintenance procedure that could save your life, and the lives of your family. Statistics show that having a working smoke alarm in your home increases the chance of survival by almost 50% in the event of a fire. <\/p>\n

Fire officials say, “The Tyler Fire Department would like to wish all citizens a safe and happy holiday season. With your help, we can prevent unnecessary fires and the injuries associated with them.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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