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City of Quincy ILLINOIS

City Hall

730 Maine Street

Quincy, IL 62301

217.228.4500

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Fire Prevention & Safety Tips

Make sure candles are not placed near open windows or left unattended.
Always stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stove top - turn off the stove when answering the doorbell, telephone, or leaving the kitchen for any reason.
Even when it is in the off position, make sure stove top is always clear of combustible materials, such as hand towels, mail, or paper towels.
Test your smoke alarms once a month.
Develop a family escape plan with two ways out and a meeting place; practice your plan.
Teach children your address and how to place a 911 call.
Have an expert inspect your chimney and furnace yearly.
When using a space heater, place it several feet away from combustible materials, such as magazines, curtains, or newspapers, and turn it off when you leave the room.
Check laundry rooms and dryer vents to ensure they are free from accumulations of lint (check under and behind dryers).
If using a real tree during the Christmas season, keep the tree well watered and dispose of it after two weeks or sooner if the needles begin to drop.
Store matches and lighters in a locked cabinet where children cannot get to them.
If you smoke, use deep ashtrays and make sure that you put it out completely every time.
When using a fireplace, set a metal or glass screen in front to prevent any sparks from escaping.

For more safety tips, visit the NFPA website.