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FEEL MORE AT HOME
A fire-safe house

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There are three vital things to prevent
fires from breaking out in your home:

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A working smoke alarm, a clean stove extractor,

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and that you and your neighbours
never store anything in the stairwell

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that could make it difficult for firefighters
to access the building, and for you to escape.

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First, the smoke alarm.
The landlord must make sure there is a smoke alarm.

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But YOU are responsible for making sure it works.

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So every time you change the clocks
to summer time or winter time,

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check your smoke alarm to make sure it’s working.

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You can do this by pressing a small button on it.
It will then sound.

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If the smoke alarm doesn’t sound,
it may mean the batteries need to be changed.

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Here’s how you change them:

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If the smoke alarm starts to emit single beeps,
it’s time to change the batteries.

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If you don’t know which battery
your smoke alarm needs,

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take the old battery with you to the shop
or take a picture of it.

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Did you know a fire can start
if there’s too much fat in the kitchen extractor fan filter?

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The fat in the filter can melt in the heat,
and drop onto the stove where it can catch fire.

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Make sure you wash the filter regularly.
Here’s what to do:

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Remove the filter.

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Soak it in the sink with some detergent.

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Use a washing up brush
to remove as much fat as possible.

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Leave the filter to soak overnight and then let it dry.

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If oil catches fire in a saucepan,
never pour water on it.

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Smother the fire with a lid and turn off the fan.

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Items stored in the stairwell pose a serious fire hazard.
NOTHING must be stored there.

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This is your and your neighbours’ means of escape
and the firefighters’ way in.

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It can be a huge problem if there are things in the way.

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So, for safety's sake,
NEVER store items in the stairwell!

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What you need to ensure your smoke alarm is
fire safe:

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A chair or stool and a new battery.

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What you need to ensure
your kitchen extractor fan is fire safe:

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Rubber gloves, a sink, a washing up brush, and towels.

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And to make sure the stairwell is fire-safe,
simply don't store anything there!

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Be fire smart.
Always have a fire extinguisher and a fire blanket ready,

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so you’re prepared if an accident should occur.