Alternative Heater Safety Tips
The following is a link to the US Fire Administration's tip page concerning alternative heating sources. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/focus/
Fire Tip
Burn related injuries were the 3rd highest accident for children 1 year old or younger in 2000 according to the
CDC.
Stop, Drop & Roll
- If your clothes catch on fire, "Stop, Drop & Roll"
- If your friend's clothes catch on fire, don't let him or her run -- yell, "Stop, Drop & Roll!"
- Once they are down and rolling, you can use a rug, blanket, towel, or other heavy cloth to help put out the flames on their clothes
- Get adult help or call 9-1-1.
- Don't hang up until you are told to do so; listen for instructions.
(Lawton PD Fire Safety, http://www.lawtonpd.com/kids/kponfire.htm)
