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How to pick an emergency meeting place E mergency meeting places are an important part of any emer- gency plan. It’s recommended that your family has two designat- ed meeting places: one just outside your home and one just outside your neighbourhood. When deciding where to meet near your home, make sure it’s far enough away that the emergency won’t pose an immediate danger. Some good options could include the end of your driveway, a neighbour’s house, the corner of your street or the far edge of your property. When choosing a meeting place outside your neighbourhood, you should take into consideration the various dangers a disaster may pose in the event your community is evac- uated. For instance, pick a spot far away from rivers and lakes in case of flooding. Above all, you should make sure to choose a location all family mem- bers are familiar with and know how to get to in case of an evacuation.
Portable fire extinguishers: making the right choice U sed to douse the flames of a burgeoning fire, a portable fire extinguisher is a valu- able piece of safety equipment that you als (wood, paper, cloth, etc.), flammable gases or liquids (oil, gas, grease, etc.) and electrical equip- ment (wiring, electrical panel, etc.). Furthermore, check whether it’s refillable or has a limited lifespan.
Once you get home, install the fire extinguisher near an exit, but at a good distance from possible fire sources (oven, heater, etc.). Most importantly, learn to use it and be ready to act in case of an emergency. If your fire extinguisher was made before 1985, be sure to replace it ASAP.
3. It has a minimum 2A 10B C rating, which means it can put out a two cubic foot paper or wood fire (2A) and a 10 cubic foot gas or oil fire (10B). The letter C means that the extinguishing agent does not conduct electricity. 4. It’s lightweight and easy to use, since the ex- tinguisher won’t be of any use if it’s too heavy for you to wield.
should have on hand at home. Do you need to buy or replace one? If so, be sure to look for a fire extinguisher that has the following four features: 1. It has a seal from a recognized organization such as the Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC). 2. It can put out A, B and C type fires. In other words, it puts out fires from combustible materi-
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