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As winter approaches, pack an emergency car kit in your vehicle.
For information on what to put in your car kit, visit
hamilton.ca/BeforeAnEmergenc…
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Carbon monoxide is dangerous!
DYK the signs & symptoms of CO poisoning #HamOnt? They can include:
Headache
Dizziness
Confusion
Weakness
Nausea or vomiting
Breathlessness
Blurred Vision
Loss of consciousness
Install CO alarms and test them monthly!
#COAwareness #StrongForYou
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Carbon monoxide (CO) is silent. Your alarm isn’t.
Know the warning signal:
4 beeps. Pause. 4 beeps. Pause.
A sounding CO alarm means CO may be present. Know the sound. Know what to do. Test monthly.
Let safety be heard!
#COAwarenessWeek #HamOnt #StrongForYou
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Eliminate CO at the source. Schedule regular maintenance for your heating system, water heater and any other appliances that burn natural gas, propane, oil or coal.
Prevention is key!
#COAwareness #StrongForYou #HamOnt
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Keep the batteries installed in your carbon monoxide alarms and/or keep them plugged in! Disabling them is against the law. It also leaves you, and anyone else in the home, unprotected and at risk.
More at: hamilton.ca/homefiresafety
#COAwarenessWeek #HamOnt #StrongForYou
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A working smoke alarm is your first line of defence during a fire emergency. Early warning can provide you and your family time to escape.
If you're sleeping, how will you know there's a fire if your alarm isn't working?
Test your smoke alarms today #HamOnt!
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Snow. Nests. Debris.
When chimneys or vents are blocked, carbon monoxide (CO) can build up in your home, even when your appliances are working.
You can’t see, smell or taste CO, but a working CO alarm can warn you.
Learn more: Ontario.ca/CarbonMonoxide
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Do you know where carbon monoxide alarms must be installed? They should be on ALL floors of a home, including the basement.
Today:
Check your alarm location(s)
Check the expiry date
Test each alarm
Know the sounds
Know how to react
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Reminder to #HamOnt residents - #OpenAirBurning is prohibitted in urban areas. This includes campfires, chimneas, outdoor fireplaces and firepits. BUT firebowls and propane fueled appliances (like fire pit tables & BBQ's) ARE allowed.
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As the seasons change, take time to check the stock in your emergency kit. Check for expired items and swap out clothing items for colder weather.
For more info on what goes in your kit visit hamilton.ca/BeforeAnEmergenc…
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Happy November #HamOnt! It's #COAwarenessWeek - let's see what you about Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms!
Where must CO Alarms be installed?
In the furnace room
Only floors with sleeping
On all levels of the home
They aren't required
Check tomorrow for the answer.
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Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 am, clocks fall back one hour as Daylight Saving Time ends. We are reminding residents to test all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their home, and replace the batteries, if applicable.
#ChangeYourClockChangeYourBattery
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Happy Halloween #HamOnt!
✅ Keep costumes & decorations away from open flames, as well as other heat sources like light bulbs and heaters.
✅ Use battery-operated candles or glow-sticks in jack-o-lanterns.
✅ Keep exits clear of decorations so nothing blocks escape routes.
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Ghosts might not be real, but fire risks are.👻🔥
Use battery-operated candles or glow sticks to light up your jack-o’-lanterns and Halloween decorations. You get the spooky glow without the danger of open flames.
🎃Keep #Halloween spooky, not dangerous.
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#DaylightSavingTime ends this Sunday! With all that extra time from the clocks falling back on Sunday, use some of it to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, then test them to ensure they're working properly.
Stay Safe #HamOnt!
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Be prepared! Assemble a 72-hour emergency kit and have it ready before an emergency. Check the items twice a year for expiry.
For a list of items to include visit: hamilton.ca/BeforeAnEmergenc…
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Do you have a working smoke alarm on each floor of your home #HamOnt?
It only takes one small accident to cause a fire - don't put yourself or your loved ones at risk.
Test your smoke alarm today, and each month. It only takes a few seconds!
#TestItTuesday #StrongForYou
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Over the summer, dust and debris can accumulate near your furnace, becoming a fire hazard. Vacuum and clean the area around your furnace area, change the filter and refrain from storing combustibles within one metre. Service annually by a professional.
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In cold weather, it is important to have an emergency car kit in your vehicle.
Include items such as:
- Spare warm clothing
- Water & emergency food supply
- Flashlight
For a complete list, visit
hamilton.ca/BeforeAnEmergenc…
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Heating season is here #HamOnt! Have your furnace, fireplace and chimneys inspected by professionals to prevent carbon monoxide build up in your home. Maintenance matters!
Ensure your CO alarms are installed correctly and working. #PressTheButton
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