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- Regularly inspect your extension cords for
fraying and never use an extension cord as
permanent wiring.
- Instead of a simple extension cord, get a
UL-approved unit with built-in circuit
breakers.
- Routinely check your wiring. Look for
outlets that don't work, light switches that
are hot to the touch and lights that flicker.
- Never overload outlets or extension cords.
- Immediately repair appliances or lamps that
sputter or spark.
- Keep appliances away from wet areas in the
kitchen, bathroom, basement and garage.
- If an appliance has a three-prong plug,
never force it into a two-slot outlet or
extension cord.
- Don't let children play near electrical
space heaters. Keep clothes, curtains and
other flammable items at least three feet away
from heaters.
- In case of a fire, stay low to the ground,
beneath the smoke, and have an escape plan
already worked out.
- Install a smoke alarm on every level of your
home. Test the batteries every month and
change them at least once a year.
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The recent Taylor County Burn Ban was lifted August 18.
Please continue to be careful.
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Congratulations to Jeremy Williams for
his recent promotion to Lieutenant!
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HELP PREVENT GRASS
FIRES
BE CAREFUL WHILE
WELDING OR WORKING WITH OTHER SPARK PRODUCING EQUIPMENT
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When was the
last time you tested your smoke detectors ?
Your Abilene
Fire Department reminds you to test your detectors MONTHLY
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Never cross a road that is covered in
water. 1 to 2 feet of water is capable of floating your
vehicle.
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"FIREWATCH"
FIREWATCH
every Monday on
KRBC 9 "Abilene's First News" during the
5:00pm Newscast
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CODE RED
The CodeRED system calls
only those who are in the telephone database. To ensure
no one is omitted, individuals and businesses are
encouraged to log onto the City of Abilene’s website, www.abilenetx.com,
and follow the link to the "CodeRED Residential and
Business Data Collection" page. Those without
Internet access may call Emergency Plans Office
(676-6525), Monday through Friday No one should
automatically assume his or her phone number is
included.
Questions should be
directed to the City of Abilene’s Office of Emergency
Management, (325) 676-6683.
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