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CLUSTERS OF bicoming hydrangea add color to a West Vancouver garden.

Check for house

1S YOUR home safe from
fire? Most of. us like to
think so, but each year most
people who die asa result
of a fire die at home.

District of ‘North Vancouver
Fire Services suggests that you
take a few moments to check
some areas in.your ‘house for
hazards that could cause a fire.

Living or family room

@ Eliminate overloaded elec-

trical outlets.

@ Minimize the number and
lengths of extension cords.

@ Allow space around television
and stereo equipment to prevent
overheating. .

@ Use a metal screen in front of
fireplaces.

@ If you use your fireplace reg-

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ularly, have a professional clean
your chimney annually.
@ Have large, deep ashtrays for
smokers and make sure all smok-
ing materials have been extin-
guished before disposal.

Bedrooms

@ Make a firm rule not to allow
anyone to smoke in bed.

@ Working smoke detectors
should be installed outside each
sleeping area.

Test detectors moathly and change
the battery annually.

© Have a home fire escape plan
and practise it with your family.

Plant sale set for Saturday

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on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 12
noon to 4 p.m.

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in spring.

Admission is free.

The show takes place at
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St. in Langley.

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Basement, garage and
storage areas
@ Keep areas around heating

equipment free of papers, rags
and flammable liquids.

@ Store gasoline, kerosene, or

other flammable liquids in safety
cans outside your home.

Throughout the house

@ Keep matches and . lighters
stored where children cannot find
them.

@ Post emergency numbers on
all phones.

@ Do not let papers or trash
accumulate.

@ Unplug electrical appliances

when not in use.

It takes only minutes to check
your home for fire hazards.

You could prevent a fire and
possibly save a life — the life of a
family member.

For further information on how
you can protect your home from
fire, contact the District of North
Vancouver’ Fire Services non-
emergency number, 980-7575.

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