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Show 10 Emergency Preparedness October 2003 Heat is major consideration during time of emergency If you live in Alaska, you know to have a 72 hour kit by your door. If you live in Michigan, you know to have a blanket and flares in your car. Perhaps our greatest problem here in Carbon County is that weve had few problems. Therefore, were unprepared for possible disasters in the future. According to Greg Fausett, our first need is warm and dry. We can go for days without food and even three or four days without water. A person can die of hypothermia in a matter of hours if not warm and dry. This needs to be a consideration when preparing a 72 hour kit and also for being sheltered in your home when the utilities go out. Every family must give consideration to this critical need. Certain heating appliances and fuels, which are suitable for outdoors, can be deadly when used indoors. Do not use charcoal or white gas (brands such as Coleman) indoors. The is carbon monoxide Keeping kids safe and can be fatal. Kerosene is safe if there is some ventilation because the of kerosene are water and carbon dioxide. There are several models of kerosene heaters on the market and are available in Price. There are a relatively inexpensive solution for short-terheat. Propane is also safe. Store all fuels outside of the house. Wood and coal stoves manufactured since 198(5 must meet stringent EPA regulations. Expense may be a problem for some, but fuel for longterm use can be safely and easily stored and they pleasantly heat a large area. A vendor at the Community Awareness Fair will have detailed information on these new stoves. New home builders should consider installing a wood stove instead of a fireplace. The new models are beautiful and many have glass doors so that the fire may be seen. If you have a fireplace, there are inserts which can make a more efficient use of vour by-prod- m fuel. GET READY TO IGNITE YOUR SENSES FEAST YOUR EYES ON THE MOST BEAUTIFUL STOVES AND INSERTS YOU'LL EVER SEE. the heat that only Vermont Castings can create in your home. Then let the sparks fly!! Come in to your Vermont Castings Dealer today and give your home a little "Sensual Heating"! Feel is Georgina Nowak is pictured with the car safety seat display Car scat safety plays a big role ally safe, only plastic is holding your child in and the plastic may not be able to withstand a crash. Officials advise people to please take time to have your car scat checked for recalls and for safe usber 9 there will be people available age. to check the seat and talk about The next local checking time is seat safety. October 9 from 2 to 8 p.m. during Have you ever seen a baby in an the Emergency Preparedness Fair. infant car seat traveling with the National certified car seat checkers handle in the upright position? Did will be available. These include: you know this is unsafe? Have you Carbon and Emery Safe kids (Emever wondered if your car seat was ery County sheriffs department, installed correctly? Are the straps SE Utah District Health, CVH in the top slot of your convertible Womens services and Utah Highcar seat? If not your child is not re way Patrol.) emergency preparedness and safety awareness. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to have their car seats checked. At the upcoming preparedness fair Octoin kBFopSa YOUR HELPFUL HOME IMPROVEMENT HEADQUARTERS 1510 South Hwy. 10 Price 637-966- 3 |
