Space heaters are great for keeping us warm in the winter, but they’re a fre hazard if used improperly. These tips will help you keep your space heater a safe heater.
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Heaters can burn things
Place heaters on a solid, flat surface. Keep them at least three feet away from items in your home that can burn.
Never use a space heater with a damaged cord or plug
Damaged cords can cause sparks, which can cause a fire.
Always plug a space heater into a wall outlet
Space heaters use a lot of energy, which may cause extension cords and power bars to overheat, leading to a fire.
Make sure the heater is of when you’re not home
Leaving a space heater unattended is a fire hazard.
Keep the heater out of busy areas in your home This will prevent it from becoming a tripping hazard.
Don’t run the cord under furniture or rugs
This will prevent overheating.
Buy your heater from a trustworthy source
Make sure it has a recognized Canadian approval mark.
Contact the Client Care Centre at 416-981-5500 if you need this poster in an alternate language or format.
Holiday Closure
Our ofce is closed for:
(Monday, February 17, 2025)
For service when the ofce is closed, call the Client Care Centre at 416-981-5500. Contact the Client Care Centre at 416-981-5500 if you need this poster in an alternate language or format.
Please remove this poster afer Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Tell us about your experience with tenant leadership in your community. Your feedback will shape how we support leaders within the Tenant Engagement System into 2025 and beyond. Open to all tenants. Survey closes Sunday, February 9. Scan the QR code or visit the link below. torontohousing.ca/tes-survey
Call 416-981-5500 to request a copy of this poster in an alternate Remove on Monday, February 10, 2025. language or format.
On the schedule
Upcoming Board and Committee meetings
How
What to contact the Client Care Centre about
Here are some things the Client Care Centre can help you with:
• Progress updates on repair requests
• Updates to service disruptions
• Parking information (heat, power, hot water)
• How to contact your local staf
Visit torontohousing.ca/client-care to learn more.
torontohousing.ca/client-care.
Waa kuwan waxyaabaha qaar ee ay Xarunta Daryeelka Loo-adeeguhu kaa gargaari karto:
Booqo torontohousing.ca/client-care si aad wax badan u ogaato.
El Centro de Atención al Cliente puede hacer lo siguiente por usted:
• Proporcionarle actualizaciones sobre el progreso de las • Notifcarle sobre interrupciones en los servicios reparaciones que solicite. (calefacción, energía, agua caliente, etc.).
• Brindarle información sobre el estacionamiento. • ndicarle cómo contactar al personal local.
Para obtener más información, visite torontohousing.ca/client-care
Call 416-981-5500 to request a copy of this poster in an alternate language or format.
Take down by Monday, March 3, 2025
Trees and Shrubs
For TCHC Communities
Beautiful trees and shrubs are available for TCHC tenants through LEAF, a local non-proft organization. You will be involved in the selection, planting and/or care of trees and shrubs in your community.
tree and shrub species are
deadline is Friday, March 28, 2025.
Fire safety hazards
Lithium-ion battery explosions are unpredictable and volatile. Overcharging batteries and using extension cords produces heat that can lead to a fre. Only use the manufacturer’s charging cables, plug directly into an outlet, and monitor until charging is complete.
Qaraxyada baytariyada Lithium-ion waa kuwo aan la saadaalin karin oo nugul. Dabaynta xad-dhaafka ah ee baytariyada iyo isticmaalka fiilooyinka dhaadheer waxay soo saaraan kulayl horseedi kara dab. Kaliya waxaad isticmaasha fiilooyinka dabka ee warshaduhu ay soo saaran, si toos ah ugu xidh godka, oo la soco ilaa inta dabayntu ay buuxsamayso.
Las explosiones de baterías de ion de litio son impredecibles y volátiles. Sobrecargar baterías y utilizar cables de extensión genera calor que puede producir un incendio. Solo se deben usar cables de carga del fabricante, enchufarlos directamente a las tomas de corriente y estar alertas hasta que termine la carga.
