Smoke Alarm Checks
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Smoke Alarm Checks

As we set our clocks back this weekend, let’s remember that it’s also a perfect time to change the batteries in our smoke detectors! This small habit can make a big difference in keeping your home and loved ones safe. ✅ Change your clocks, change your batteries. ✅ Test all smoke alarms monthly. ✅ Replace any detectors over 10 years old. A few minutes of prevention can help save lives. Stay safe this season!
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Avoid ElectricityShock Drowning  – Tips
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Avoid ElectricityShock Drowning – Tips

Water & Electricity Do Not Mix. Please find the tips to follow below : Stay away from water near electrical equipment: Don't swim near docks, boats, or other electrical equipment that's powered by alternating current (AC). Stay at least 50 yards away from these areas. Check for electrical leakage: Use an AC clamp-type meter to test for dangerous electrical currents in the water around your boat. The reading should be zero. Inspect your dock: Have a qualified marine electrician inspect your private dock annually. Install ground-fault protection: Install ground-fault protection on your boat and private dock. Post warning signs: Post…
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Driver Safety tips – Halloween
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Driver Safety tips – Halloween

Drivers need to be on high alert on October 31 as there will be more children on the streets and sidewalks who may be focused on gathering candy and caught in the excitement of Halloween. We urge drivers to slow down on neighborhood roads to make Halloween more enjoyable for everyone — and also to help save lives. Remember to keep the following in mind: •Drive slowly in residential neighborhoods. Remember that popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30pm to 9:30pm. •Be especially alert and take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians, and on curbs. Children are excited…
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Smoke Alarm Tip
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Smoke Alarm Tip

Your smoke alarms should be changed out every 10 years. If you are a resident of Gwinnett County and would like a free home safety survey and free smoke alarms installed, please call 678.518.4845.
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Downed Power Lines – Safety Tips
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Downed Power Lines – Safety Tips

STOP: Stay At Least 30 Feet Away Assume any downed or low-hanging power line is energized and dangerous. An energized line may not spark, smoke or make any noise. Stay at least 30 feet away from downed distribution lines Stay at least 100 feet away from downed tranmission lines. LOOK: Survey the Area for Objects that May Be Energized Carefully survey the area. Downed lines can energize the ground and nearby objects. Keep the same distance from anything else that could be energized, instruct others to stay away. LIVE: Call 911 to Report the Downed Power Line The 911 operator…
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Halloween Fire Safety Tips!
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Halloween Fire Safety Tips!

Following the simple safety rules listed below can make for a fun and enjoyable Halloween Night. TRICK-OR-TREATING : Trick-or-treat in familiar neighborhoods. Walk! Don’t run from house to house and use the sidewalk if available. Never enter the house while trick-or-treating. Never accept a ride or go with strangers. Stay in groups and carry a flashlight. Report suspicious activity to the police immediately. MOTORISTS : Drive slowly and remain cautious, especially in residential areas. Watch for children walking in the street or standing in the median. Obey all traffic and pedestrian regulations. Avoid the use of drugs or alcohol during…
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Halloween Safety measures  – GCFES
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Halloween Safety measures – GCFES

With Halloween just around the corner, the thrill of costumes and candy is in the air! It's important to keep our little trick-or-treaters protected. We teamed up with Gwinnett County Police to share key tips on supervision, selecting safe costumes, and checking treats to make sure everyone has a fun and safe Halloween! For safety tips from GCFES Click Here.
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Space Heater TurnOff During sleep — Tips
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Space Heater TurnOff During sleep — Tips

As temperatures drop, don't forget: turn off space heaters before going to bed! ???? While they can keep you warm, leaving them on unattended is a major fire hazard. Protect your home and loved ones by turning off and unplugging space heaters every night. Safety always comes first!
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AED Myths –Tips
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AED Myths –Tips

Don't let AED myths shock you. Starting CPR and using an AED as soon as possible gives a person the best chance of surviving cardiac arrest. Tap through this post to test your knowledge about AED safety. For more facts Click Here.
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