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Getting Ready for Winter

Whether we want to admit it or not, winter will be upon us soon. The thoughts of the holiday season and a start of a new year are surely on the minds of many.  While we prepare to hunker down through the coldest months of the year, we can take some time to ensure we are best prepared to be safe in and around our homes.  The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) has some tips to ensure we are “Fire Smart” this season:

  1. When thinking about electricity in our homes it is important to ensure that we plug only one heat-producing appliance into a wall outlet at time. This appliance should ALWAYS be plugged directly into the wall. Using extension cords or power strips can increase the risk of overheating/shorting significantly. Be sure to also check the immediate area of the appliance for any items that may catch fire. It is best to keep at least a three-foot perimeter on all sides of the appliance.  
  2. Ensure your furnace is serviced annually by a licensed technician. This not only maximizes the efficiency of the appliance, but it also allows any preventative maintenance to be completed, preventing any potential electrical or fire problems.  
  3. More than half of all home electrical fires involve home wiring or lighting equipment.  Have an electrician install additional wall outlets where you need them instead of using extension cords or power strips.  Also ensure that light bulbs being used in fixtures match the recommended wattage of the fixture itself.  
  4. Think about using battery operated flameless candles this holiday season.  More than one-third of home decoration fires are started by candles.

North Shore Fire/Rescue is proud to offer a Home Safety Assessment program.  Our Community Risk Reduction Specialist visits your home to offer recommendations on improving the overall safety within your residence, including an assessment of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarm coverage.  If needed, she will even install replacement alarms for free.  To learn more about this program or the other programs and services offered by North Shore Fire/Rescue, please visit our website, www.nsfire.org.
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Snow, Ice & Sidewalks Shoveling for Safety

All property owners are reminded that Glendale City Ordinance requires all public sidewalks and curb ramps to be kept clear of snow and ice within 24 hours from the time snow ceases to accumulate.

After each inclement weather event, the City will inspect all sidewalks and curb ramps to ensure they are safely passable. If a sidewalk or curb ramp is not safely passable, a notice may be posted or otherwise placed at the property indicating the need to comply with the snow and ice removal requirement within a specified time.

Upon re-inspection, any sidewalk or curb ramp not properly cleared will be cleared by the City with all costs and expenses, including administrative fees and/or ice and salt/sand costs, charged to the property owner or manager as a special assessment.  Residents are also asked to help keep area fire hydrants cleared of snow to allow easy access in case of a fire.

Stripes on roads before a storm are anti-icing. Anti-icing is the term used when the liquid brine is placed on the roadway surface prior to a winter precipitation event. When the water evaporates, it leaves behind a white residue. 

A roadway that has anti-icing applied to it usually has white streaks on it. This white residue is a light coating of salt. The residue helps jumpstart the melting process, inhibits ice formation, and reduces the total amount of salt needed. Lines show that your DPW maintenance crew is concerned about safety and is saving money, time, and protecting our environment. 
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