Keep kids safe and warm in their car seats! 👶🚗 Blankets are a good alternative to a heavy, puffy coat, which can cause the car seat harness to not fit snugly.

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If you have an outlet and the plugs are loose and falling out it's time to replace it! One of our inspectors recently came across this outlet.

Loose connections lead to heating of plugs and outlets which could result in a fire. If your plugs are loose or you notice them getting really hot, call a licensed electrician and have it replaced.
If an outlet is smoke or you see fire call 911!

Heads up! Have you purchased an LI Battery charger at Costco recently? If so, make sure this recall doesn't apply to you. Learn more:
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Remind your loved ones, neighbors and anyone you know that will listen - Turn "ON" your headlights, please. The automatic running lights are not your actual headlights. When you “turn your headlights ON” your back lights come on so that all four corners of your vehicle are visible.

The more electricity something uses, the more heat is generated in the wiring.

NEVER use power strips or extension cords to power an air conditioner, refrigerator, or anything that draws a lot of power. Anything that uses a lot of power should always be plugged straight into the outlet.

No extension cords. No splitters. No power strips.
We don't want to fight a fire right now. It's too hot outside.… More
Ask anyone who has experienced a fire, and they will tell you they are NOT fun. Zero stars - Would not recommend. Less

5 "Don'ts" to help prevent wildfires ( @Smokey_Bear) ~ j

Spring cleaning or painting? Be sure to dispose of your rags carefully. The oils commonly used in oil-based paints can build up and potentially cause a fire. (Source: NFPA) ~ j

The Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2020 (PFCSA) provides that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission) must promulgate a rule to require flame mitigation devices in portable fuel containers that impede the propagation of flame into the container, unless the Commission determines that there is a voluntary standard for flame mitigation devices that impedes the propagation of flame… More into the container. The Commission is announcing in this document that it has determined that such voluntary standards exist for all known classes of portable fuel containers. Therefore, the Commission will not be promulgating a final rule, and pursuant to the PFCSA, the requirements of such voluntary standards shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule under the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA).

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Consumers should stop using the Rock ‘n Play immediately and contact Fisher-Price for a refund or voucher. It is illegal to sell or distribute the recalled sleepers.
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Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal

Extremely cold temperatures can cause ice to build up on exhaust pipes coming out of your home. Make sure to clear all snow and ice away so CO doesn't build up inside your home. Also, test all Smoke/Co alarms in your home. #wintersafety #weatherready