Smoke killer in majority of fires

HOT TIPS

North Vancouver District Fire Department

MOST PEOPLE have a natural fear of fires and burns but feel relatively safe in smoke.

The North Vancouver District Fire Department warns that smoke is the real killer in a fire.

Because smoke is lighter than air, it rises. In a building it will go to the ceiling first and then bank down. It will wind up stairs and down hallways.

To prevent smoke inhalation, stay low and go. Craw! to the nearest exit as quickly as possible. Once out, stay out.

Smoke is filled with toxic gases that you cannot see. Plastics in particular give off a highly poisonous gas when burned.

Because most homes have large amounts of plastic items and mest offices use many furnishings and machines made of plastic, fires in these areas can be deadly.

In addition, smoke contains carbon monoxide, a_ tasteless, odorless gas that causes confu- sion, reduced mental capacity and, eventually, death. It is important to stay low and to avoid breathing large amounts of these poisons.

It is also important to install and maintain smoke detectors to provide early warning of fire and smoke. Exposure to smoke for even a few seconds can be fatal. Smoke detectors give you the ex- tra edge you need to escape safely.

Every family should have a home fire escape plan that in- cludes the use of smoke detectors and a knowledge of the ‘‘stay low and go” method of escape. Even young children can be taught to respond properly.

For further information, con- tact the North Vancouver District Fire Department non-emergency phone nuinber, 980-7575, or your local fire department.

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Friday, February 14, 1992 - North Shore News - 25

HOME & GARDEN

Springtime

can be yours indoors with potted bulbs

BRING THE jov of spring in- doors this winter. Miniature and trumpet narcissus in pots are a delightful sight on a cold, grey winter day and they are widely oo aeailable across the country.

Several kinds of tulips. too, are sold throughout the winter as potted plants. The short- stemmed yreigii and kautman-

nid Valiclies ate especially suitable for this) purpose. In addition to their bright flowers, these types have interesting white or brown markings on their leaves that add a great deal to their appearanee.

Potted hyacinths, of course, are old tavorites for the home und office. As for all bulb flowers, be sure to buy them

when they are just hevinning to sprout. so that vou cain enjoy diem throughout their flower- ine period.

When sou get them home, all vou hase fo give them is light and lots of water. Potted butb flowers are heavy drinkers in normal room temperatures. Be careful to keep them out of hot, noon-time sunshine.

Even the handiest of us can be over- whelmed with problems at home. That's why there's the Spring B.C. Home & Garden Show. So you can get expert advice on renovations, repairs and garden care. So you can comparison shop in one convenient location and really bring home value for your dollar.

But ihe Spring B.C. Home & Garden Show is more than that. It's new product ideas like the ones you'll discover in our Dream Home. It's Shell Busey’s entertaining and infor- mative shows compliments of B.C.Hydro. Plus it’s the fun of every- thing from fashion shows toa Creative Garden Theatre.

Problems at home? Now you know

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FEB. 14-23, 1992