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After the Storm <br />Chemical Safety <br />• Leaking gas lines, damaged propane • Look for combustible liquids <br />containers and leaking vehicle gas <br />tanks may explode or ignite.- <br />• Debris can easily ignite, especially if oughly clean the spill and place containers in <br />electrical wires are severed.a well-ventilated area. <br />• Appliances and pools of water can • Keep combustible liquids away from heat <br />be electrically charged.sources. <br />• Generators that are not properly used and main-• Pesticides, insecticides, and other chemicals <br />tained can be hazardous.- <br />• Alternative heating devices used incorrectly create ous chemicals and handle them safely when <br />cleaning up garages and storage sheds. <br />• Appliances that emit smoke or sparks should be <br />Electrical Safety <br />repaired or replaced.• Assume all wires on the ground are electrical- <br />Generator Safety <br />• Follow the manufacturer's instructions when using.• Look for and replace frayed or cracked exten- <br />• Use appropriate size and type of power cord to carry sion and appliance cords, loose prongs, and <br />the electric load. Overloaded cords can overheat plugs. <br />• Exposed outlets and wiring could present a <br />• <br />• Never run cords under rugs or carpets where heat • Appliances that emit smoke or sparks should <br />might build up.be repaired or replaced. <br />• Use generators or other fuel-powered machines • Have a licensed electrician check your home <br />outside the home only. CO fumes are odorless and for damage. <br />can quickly overwhelm you indoors. <br />and Remember... <br />• Never connect a generator to another power source • Dress appropriately; storms can leave danger- <br />ous pieces of construction debris, and sharp <br />can electrocute an unsuspecting utility worker. objects that can cause injuries. <br />• Wear proper footwear, eye protection, and <br />Utility Safety <br />• Be careful when removing debris to keep from gloves. <br />exposing electrical wires or gas pipes. • Be careful when using candles. Keep them <br />• Contact the utility company to disconnect the elec-away from combustible objects and out of the <br />trical or gas supply before making repairs.reach of children. <br />• CALL BEFORE YOU DIG! Call 811 to get • <br />underground gas lines • Some smoke alarms are tied into your home's <br />located and marked electrical service and don’t work during a <br />before you start digging.power outage. Check to see if your smoke <br />• Smell and listen for leaky gas connections. If you be-alarm uses a back-up battery and install a new <br />lieve there is a gas leak, immediately leave the house battery at least once a year. <br />and leave the door(s) open.• <br />• it clear of debris. <br />explosion. <br /> For more information, please contact Fire <br />• Before turning the gas back on, have the gas system <br />Marshal Carey Schiferlie at 763-433-9832 or <br />checked by a professional. <br />email cschiferli@cityoframsey.com. <br />12Ramsey Resident • September/October 2018 <br />