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Show Page June HILL TOP TIMES 6 2, 1978 Safe storage of flammable fluids depends upon YOU By John McCleary Fire Inspector In the United States in 1975, there were 61,900 fires, with $63,400,000 loss, due to improper storage of flammable and combustible liquids. Will you add to this, sometime this year? Do you realize that most buildings are relatively fire safe when constructed? It is then the duty of all mankind to save life and property. Are you guilty of jeopardizing the security of others by bringing into your home, office or work section gasoline, paint, paint thinner, model aircraft fuel, motorcycles, etc., when the building was not designed for this purpose? In each working area, have you read the label on a drum or container and thought you had cleaning solvent, only to find it contained gasoline, alcohol or some other highly flammable liquid? You may say person know? "I know the contents," but, does the other Ventilate and avoid ignition sources as labels direct. "No keep away from heat sources. When at home, if Smoking" gasoline must be used for some purposes, store it in approved containers, never a glass jug, and keep the approved can in a area where spillage or accidental damage is unlikely. well-ventilat- ed Don't store gasoline in the same room with heating equipment. A pilot light or sparking switch can set off an explosion of unseen vapors. Pouring gasoline from one container to another increases the fire hazard by releasing flammable vapors into the air. Never pour gasoline near open flames, lights, running engines or other ignition sources. Never carry gasoline in the car trunk. If the car is hit from the rear, there can be a fatal explosion. Use flammable liquids only in away from all ignition sources. "No Smoking." well-ventilat- In a period of weeks or months the contents may be changed several times, so that no one really knows what type liquids are being stored. Be sure all drums, and containers are stenciled stating correct identification of the actual contents. Additionally, vapor and oil soaked rags and wipers are hazardous. Dispose of them promptly after use. Small children become tragic victims because they don't know the danger, and here are a few examples: ed areas and Keep only those flammable liquids absolutely needed and then only in small quantities. Get Rid of "Leftovers." Little Johnny sees dad fill the family mower. Later, in the garge, he tries it. Spills! A water heater pilot light ignites the spreading vapors. Tragic! Little sister sees how charcoal lighter fluid is such fun! She plays, splashes her dress, then goes too near the lighted grill. Horrible! But it happens. An abandoned car is such fun, but the gasoline vapors left in the tank, plus a match or two Explosion! Such pitiful stories happen again and again. The garage or workshop may have many cans and bottles projects. But they don't know the of things, for "make-believe- " SWISH! danger, until In the utility closet, so many flammable cleaners and sprays so handy. The label reads, "Keep Out of Reach of But Children; Can Be Poisonous; Extremely Flammable" Billy Can't Read! It is everyone's responsibility especially parents to take to difference the that "the bright red gasoline time, explain can is very special. It can hurt, it must never go near or ever let friends play near such flammable liquids." Take time fire. Vapors from gasoline, benzene, naphtha, solvents and similar flammable liquids can be explosive. Any source of flame or sparks could touch off escaping vapors. Check for like heaters, electrical equipment, torches ignition sources which vapors might reach. And again "No Smoking." It takes a lot to build a house. It takes a carpenter, a bricklayer, an electrician and a plumber. It also takes time. And it takes money. cuttings, three flats of petunias waiting to be transplanted and an appointment with a chiropractor for your bum back. kick off home improvement campaigns expanding space or just sprucing up the square feet they already have. But the cost of a house shouldn't make you stop planning. It should just make you start planning sooner. Like or tomorrow. now, maybe That's why we say: Make that first step Savings Bonds. Join that third of all American families who now own $75 billion worth of Bonds. You don't need an Easy Street address to build with Bonds. 9V2 million Americans save an average of $38.75 a month through the Payroll Savings Plan. You can't always see the stars and stripes on the street where you live. But they're there just the same. Payroll Savings Plan, you'll - and stripes.joinAnd you'll see that first Savings Liquids used for purposes other than recommended could result in serious illness, damage to equipment and possible - The average first-tim- e home-buye- r - who pays $31,200, puts up a $5,616.60 down payment which comes from 2Vz years of saving. So if you're looking forward to your first home, make that first step UJS. Savings Bonds. If you already own a home, you've got a mortgage, a homeowner's insurance policy, three estimates on a new furnace, a leaky basement, two dripping faucets, six buckets of paint, a power drill, an electric sander, a stepladder, an appointment with the tax assessor and a plumber coming first thing in the morning a week from Tuesday. - You've also discovered a yard comes with your house. And soon after the first crocus pokes out of the ground, you've got four bales of peatmoss, six bags of fertilizer, bonemeal, barkdust, a compost pile, a lawnmower, a rake, a shovel, a hoe, sprinklers, slugbait, mole traps, a pruning knife, seed catalogs, rose sprays, geranium - When you 05 BiuBiftIh star-spangle- tf June has been designated Burglary Prevention Month. It is especially appropriate since this is the time of year when vacations begin and home burglaries increase. However, police officials note that by practicing a few simple home protection hints, vacationers can keep their homes from falling victim to a burglary. almost 3,000 Air Force personnel and families During were victims of burglaries. Unfortunately, in many instances the quarters that were burglarized were not secured and most of the stolen property was unmarked. 1977, Crime prevention officials have issued a list of hints to n vacationers. pin-tumbl- er Connect a lamp to an automatic timer to turn lights on and off each evening. Since sound is a deterrent, a radio or TV may be connected to the timer. Protect doors and windows with inexpensive, portable burglar alarms which sound when a break-i- is attempted. n Lighting up a porch and yard with outdoor lights would increase the chances of an attempted burglary being seen. confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunities by an advertiser will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. A d, old-fangle- see stars Bond in d, help-your-count- ry stymie huT These lights should be timer controlled because if they were left burning during the day, it would be a dead giveaway someone was gone. t Make sure all screens are fastened from the inside. Keep all valuables in a safety deposit box. Notify the police department when you'll be leaving and how long you will be away. Cancel all deliveries, such as milk, laundry, cleaning, newspapers, etc. Have a neighbor, or the post office, hold all mail until your return. Close and lock ALL doors. Use locks (which can only be opened by a key inside or out) on outside entrances and safety latches on windows. Everything advertised in this publication must be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race, creed, color, national origin or sex of the purchaser, user, or patron. the your mailbox. That's when you'll get that feeling. Many of your neighbors are using U.S. Savings Bonds to Jyeie Prevent Tragedy. Arrange with a friend to have your lawn mowed and to pick up circulars and handbills left on your porch. Leav e shades and blinds as you normally do. Closed blinds keep the sun out, but also screen burglars. Never advertise your departure with an item in the newspaper, or in front of strangers ( such as telling a friend of your plans while waiting in a supermarket line). There is no such thing as a "burglar proof" home, but following these suggestions will help protect your home while you're away. (LOGNEWS) MorMedia Sales, Inc., 1150 West Iliverdale Road, Ogden, Utah 81103. Telephone Ogden Sorry, classified ads by mail only: P. O. Box 423, Roy, Utah 81067. 394-965- 5. |