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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Newport News Fire Department Asks Residents to Review Fire Safety Procedures

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2010 Jan 29

With recent local area fires, the Newport News Fire Department is reminding residents to:

Check smoke alarms! If you are a Newport News homeowner without working smoke alarms, call the Newport News Fire Department’s Smoke Alarm Hotline at (757) 926-8009 to have an alarm(s) installed for free.
Make sure your family has a home escape plan! Practice a home escape drill with your family. Designate an outside meeting place.
Space heaters need space! In times of economic difficulties and colder weather, people often use supplemental heating. The rule is to have at least three feet of space around a space heater. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Space heaters should be turned off every time you leave the room and before going to bed.
Fireplaces should be inspected annually. When using your fireplace, make sure that you do not leave a fire unattended. Dispose of ash appropriately. Wood stoves should be of solid construction and design and Underwriters Laboratory (UL) tested. Do not use flammable liquids to start a fire and never burn charcoal indoors. It is also wise to have a carbon monoxide detector installed to warn of any dangers from carbon monoxide poisoning.
If you need any additional information, please call the Newport News Fire Department’s Public Education Office at (757)926-8404 or visit our website at www.nngov.com/fire.

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