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Burn Awareness Week: February 1-7, 2016

Posted on February 5, 2016 by CapeCodHRG

  Prevent Scalds and Burns   To prevent spills due to overturn of appliances containing hot food or liquids, use the back burner when possible and/or turn pot handles away from the stove’s edge. All appliance cords need to be … Continue reading →

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Fire Prevention & Safety

Posted on October 7, 2013 by CapeCodHRG

Home FiresIn 2011, U.S. fire departments responded to 370,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 13,910 civilian injuries, 2,520 civilian deaths, $6.9 billion in direct damage. On average, seven people die in U.S. home fires per day. Cooking is the … Continue reading →

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