Have
a minimum of two smoke alarms installed in your home regardless
of sleeping space arrangements.
Install
smoke alarms in accordance with smoke alarm manufacturer guidelines.
Test your smoke alarms once a month and replace the batteries
at least once a year.
Maintain
your home heating system by having it serviced at least once
a year by a professional.
Do
not store combustibles or flammables near heat sources.
Never
overload outlets, extension cords or electrical circuits.
If the circuit breaker trips or fuses blow, immediately call
a licensed electrician to check your system.
Have
an escape plan and practice it with your family.
Space
heaters need their space. Do not place portable space heaters
close to drapes, clothing or other combustible materials.
Install
skirting material to keep leaves and other debris and combustible
items from blowing under your manufactured home.
When
considering a new home, ask if residential sprinklers are
available as an option.
Develop
a home fire escape plan and practice it with your family.
If
there is a fire - get out immediately, go to a neighbor’s
and call the emergency phone number in your area.
Did
you know? Smoke alarms are less likely to be present or operating in manufactured homes.
Young children account for more than one-fifth of all fire deaths in manufactured homes.
Electrical system malfunctions are the leading cause of fires in manufactured homes, nearly twice the incidence in one and two family dwellings.
Having a working smoke alarm more than doubles one’s chances of surviving a fire.
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Have
a minimum of two smoke alarms installed in your home regardless
of sleeping space arrangements.
Install
smoke alarms in accordance with smoke alarm manufacturer guidelines.
Test your smoke alarms once a month and replace the batteries
at least once a year.
Maintain
your home heating system by having it serviced at least once
a year by a professional.
Do
not store combustibles or flammables near heat sources.
Never
overload outlets, extension cords or electrical circuits.
If the circuit breaker trips or fuses blow, immediately call
a licensed electrician to check your system.
Have
an escape plan and practice it with your family.
Space
heaters need their space. Do not place portable space heaters
close to drapes, clothing or other combustible materials.
Install
skirting material to keep leaves and other debris and combustible
items from blowing under your manufactured home.
When
considering a new home, ask if residential sprinklers are
available as an option.
Develop
a home fire escape plan and practice it with your family.
If
there is a fire - get out immediately, go to a neighbor’s
and call the emergency phone number in your area.
Smoke alarms are less likely to be present or operating in manufactured homes.
