Public Safety Announcement- FIRE SAFETY

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Chief Mills of the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department provided a Public Service Announcement during the February 20th, 2020 Town Council meeting. Alfred Jeffrey of the Calvert County Office of Emergency Management was also present as a resource to citizens. 

Here are some quick tips, video available below with further information: 

  • Install smoke detectors on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and sleeping areas.
  • Replace your smoke detectors at a minimum of every 5-10 years. 
  • Test smoke alarms every month and change the batteries. Alfred Jeffrey recommends changing the batteries with the change of the clock. 
  • Check your sprinklers! Visually verify that all water shutoff valves are open and the storage tank if present, is full. Periodically perform a flow test and dont block your sprinkler components. 
  • Teach your children what smoke alarms sound like and what to do when they hear them.
  • Talk with your family about a fire escape plan and practice the plan.
  • Ensure household members know two ways to escape from every room of your home.
  • Teach household members to STOP, DROP and ROLL if their clothes catch fire.