DECEMBER 2022
Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth
40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy. Fremont CA 94538 Hours: Monday-Friday 8am—3.30pm Office Hours Monday-Friday 8am—3pm 510.790.6600
Age Well Center at South Fremont
47111 Mission Falls Ct. Fremont CA 94539 Hours: Monday-Friday 8am—3.30pm Office Hours Monday-Friday 8am—3pm 510.742.7540
Did you know that most home fires are preventable? The Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to come together. But holiday decorations, increased use of candles and fireplaces, home heating devices, and increased home cooking mean greater risk of fire. Here are some tips for a fire-safe holiday season: Holiday Decorating Keep lit candles away from holiday decorations and anything that can burn. Keep decorations a minimum of three feet away from the fireplace opening and heating equipment. Replace any worn or frayed holiday light strings. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions regarding the maximum number of light strands to connect. To avoid damaging cords, use clips not nails or staples to hang lights. Keep doorways clear. Smoke Alarms Test your smoke alarms semi-annually. As a no-cost service to older adults, the Fremont Fire Department will service your smoke alarm and batteries. If you are interested in having a smoke alarm installed or maintained call 510.494.4246. Holiday Entertaining and Home Cooking Supervise children around lit candles. Place candles out of the way of pets and critters. Use a fireplace screen, except when tending the fire. In the kitchen, don’t place anything other than cookware near the burners. Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop. Remain in the home while food is cooking; use a timer as a reminder. Have a fire extinguisher in your home. If a small fire occurs and you have any doubt about whether you can safely fight it — get out and call 9-1-1! When you leave the room or an apartment, close the door to help contain the fire. We wish you a happy and safe holiday season! Content of this article was prepared based on publications of the National Fire Protection Association.
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