October 2021 is the 150th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire. In 1871, most buildings in Chicago were made from wood. Building and fire codes weren’t very strict. The goal of Fire Prevention Week is to raise fire safety awareness and help to make sure your home and family are protected. You can commemorate the Great Chicago Fire with simple safety precautions and by making your home a Fire Prevention Zone. IIn 1922, President Coolidge proclaimed the first National Fire Prevention Week, to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The goal of Fire Prevention Week is to raise fire safety awareness and help to make sure your home and family are protected.
Creating a Fire Prevention Zone:
- Give this Home Safety Meeting to all your people so they can tell their families about Fire Safety at Home: safetymeetingoutlines.com/FireSafetyAtHome.
- Make sure your home has working smoke alarms.
- Inspect your furnace, chimney, fireplace, and clothes dryer regularly.
- Keep your stove and oven clean and don’t leave cooking food unattended. Keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen.
- Make sure electrical cords are in good condition. Use them properly so they don’t overheat. Don’t run cords under rugs or furniture.
- Use care when you have fires in the fireplace. Don’t leave lit candles unattended. While it’s nice to have your guest bathroom smell like pumpkin spice, it’s not worth risking a house fire.
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