Here are some basic fire tips to keep you safe!

• Never leave food cooking unattended, especially deep fryers and other frying equipment.
• Avoid using portable and fixed space heaters, as heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fire deaths.
• Have a fire plan that gets you out of your home in less than two minutes and practice it.
• Avoid smoking in the house

You can contact your local fire station for a free home safety checklist. 

It’s almost time to change your clocks! You should also change your smoke alarm battery. A functioning smoke alarm can alert you to possible fire and provide you the opportunity to escape without harm.

If a fire does occur in your home, get out and stay out. Try to close all the doors as you leave so fire spread can be limited.

Smoke alrams do save lives!

Heart attacks are a leading cause of death in the United States. Here are some signs you should recognize that may indicate a heart attack in you or someone you love:

• Pressure, tightness, pain, or a squeezing or aching sensation in your chest or arms that may spread to your neck, jaw or back.
• Nausea, indigestion, heartburn or abdominal pain.
• Shortness of breath.
• Cold sweat.
• Fatigue.
• Light-headedness or sudden dizziness

If you experience these symptoms, call 9-1-1 right away!