Page 12 December 20, 2012 TORRANCE TRIBUNE Fire-Proof Your Home This Season (BPT) - ‘Tis the season for at-home NFPA. Don’t stray too far from the kitchen entertaining - food, friends, family, fun and if you’re frying, grilling or broiling food. If yes, even fires. Fire fighters respond to calls you’re boiling, baking, or roasting, be sure to of nearly 400,000 home fires each year, check it regularly and use a timer to remind according to the National Fire Prevention you when it’s finished. Plug microwave ovens Association (NFPA). Many fires occur in and other cooking appliances directly into cold weather months as more people bring an outlet. Never use an extension cord for warmth into their homes with things like a cooking appliance, as it can overload the traditional candles or holiday lighting. These circuit and cause a fire. fires result in more than 15,000 civilian deaths Be PRePaRed or injuries annually. Establish a fire-safe home by installing Fireproof the holiday season with these tips fire extinguishers and smoke alarms. Use that safeguard your family and your home: a portable fire extinguisher to save lives go Flameless and property by putting out or containing Reduce your risk of fire by using flameless small fires. Store extinguishers where they candles. Though they look and smell like can be quickly accessed in areas with great real candles, they don’t pose the same safety fire risk, such as in the kitchen or near risks. Scentsy Wickless Candles provide the the garage door. Smoke alarms should be light and ambiance of traditional candles installed in every room of the home, except without the smoke, soot or an open flame. for the kitchen, and should be tested once With more than 80 fragrances to choose each month. from and 100 styles of warmers available, have a Plan there’s a fit for every fragrance personality Establish a fire escape plan with the and home decor style. members of your household, and practice avoid ouTleT oveRload it often. You should always have two ways Don’t overload electrical outlets and to exit each room, typically a door and a extension cords with holiday lights or other window. Practicing in a casual environment electronics. Plug only one heat-producing will help children feel confident in executing appliance, such as electric blankets, irons, your plan in an emergency. Choose a landmark toasters or coffee makers, into a receptacle outside, such as a tree in the neighbor’s yard outlet at a time. Consider avoiding outlet or the mailbox, as a meeting location for overload by choosing battery-powered options your family. when they’re available. Following these fire safety tips will help Cook wiTh CaRe ensure your memories of this fall and Unattended cooking is the leading cause winter season are full of friends and family, of U.S. home fire injuries, according to the not flames.• WS OF WESLEY R. SKLARK Save ThousandsTHE LAW OFFICES Total Commission Less Than 3%. 20+ Years Experience. Full Representation. South Bay Native – Proudly serving SOUTH BAY HOMES the legal needs of the public since 1994 310-370-6111 sobayhome@gmail.com GENERAL PRACTICE LAW FIRM DRE#00820175 •Immigration Law - Spanish Language Spoken •Personal Injury Law - No Recovery, No Fee •Criminal Defense - DUIs, Domestic Violence, upport our AdvertiSing reAltorSSfor Accident Cases Drug Offenses, etc. •Family Law - Custody, Visitation, Support, Divorce, Annulment, etc. •Business Law - Business Disputes, Landlord/ Tenant Disputes Clients Met By Appointment in Los Angeles and Torrance locations — initial consultation with Attorney is $50. (213) 386-3377 www.AffordableAttorneyLosAngeles.com They are ready and qualified to help you with all your Real Estate needs. TAKE CONTROL, PROTECT YOUR HARD EARNED DOLLARS WITH PHYSICAL GOLD & SILVER. What about Financial You have Home, Health, Insurance? Car, and Life Experts are agreeing that gold Insurance... and silver have another 10 years to grow. CALL NOW (888)484-2118 FOR YOUR FREE EDUCATIONAL GUIDE TODAY!
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