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Last updated:
July 21, 2005.
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Emergency Lighting and Heating Safety Checklist

oil lamp When the power goes out, you may be introducing potential hazards to your home as you attempt to provide light and heat. Take a few minutes to review this fire safety checklist and make sure that you and your family are safe from fire and carbon monoxide.

Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
checkboxInstall battery-operated smoke alarms outside sleeping areas, and preferably on every level of the home.
checkboxTest smoke alarms to ensure they are in good working order.
checkboxInstall battery-operated carbon monoxide detectors near sleeping areas.

Candles
checkboxKeep candles away from all combustible materials.
checkboxSecure candles in solid containers and protect them with a glass chimney.
checkboxNever leave candles unattended.

Heating and Cooking
checkboxPropane or charcoal barbecues must never be used inside the home.
checkboxGenerators must never be brought inside the home for any reason.
checkboxPortable space heaters should be used only with the fuel for which they were designed.
checkboxKeep all heaters at least 1 metre (3 feet) away from combustibles, including furniture, drapes and clothing.
checkboxIf your fireplace or woodstove has not been used for a long time, the chimney should be checked by a professional technician.
checkboxKeep a window open to provide necessary ventilation.
checkboxBefore going to bed, do a check of every room to make sure candles are out and heaters are off.
checkboxSpend some time each day outside in the fresh air.

In Case of Fire
checkboxFollow your family's home escape plan (everyone should know two ways out of the house and have a prearranged meeting place outside).
checkboxGet everyone out of the house immediately and call the fire department from a neighbour's home.
checkboxDo not re-enter the house for any reason!

If you need assistance or advice, please contact your local fire department