Sprucing up
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(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following
article is from Gary E. Beisel,
Kingston Township Fire Safety and
Prevention Officer.)
For the past few weeks, I've been
working on ideas for this article
which would generate interest for
everyone and not sound like the
same old fire safety tips heard year
after year. When suddenly, on
Thanksgiving, while relaxing and
discussing the upcoming holidays, I
realized everyone’s interests were
focused on what to get loved ones
for Christmas. So, I telephoned
Santa and, after a lengthy discus-
sion, we came up with the following
gift ideas.
First: One of the more popular
items for the safety conscious
person is a smoke detector. Rela-
tively low priced, the battery oper-
ated models are easy to assemble
and install. However, for those who
like to do electrical work as a hobby
an AC current model is available.
There is no better way to tell
someone you love them at Christ-
mas.
Second: How about a fire extin-
guisher? They are available in var-
ious styles and sizes which can be
used in the home, vehicle, or boat.
since instructions are written on the
side.
Third: A fire escape ladder is
available for those who may have to
exit from the second or third floor
of a residence, should all normal
exits become blocked.
list who enjoys the warmth of his
wood burner, but hates the messy
clean up, consider chimney cleaning
devices. Again available in various
styles but very practical.
Last: Designed specifically for
the person who has everything, a
home sprinkler system. They will
probably thank you time and again
for making them the first on their
block to enjoy the ultimate in home
fire safety. A bit more expensive,
but great taste to select the most
modern and updated fire safety
equipment available today.
Santa also suggests for those
seeking ideas for the stocking to
consider the following: replacement
batteries, for smoke detectors;
T.0.T. finders for your child’s
window; telephone stickers indicat-
ing fire and other emergency serv-
ice numbers; and various types of
fire safety and prevention materi-
als.
Deb Kelly, an art student from the Dallas High School,
spruces up a window at First Eastern Bank, Dallas, for the
Sharon Chupas of the Dallas Senior High School joined other
art students as they decorated the windows of the First
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holiday season.
The holiday season is always such
a festive time of year. The Susque-
hanna Poison Center wants to help
keep the time jolly by giving you a
few tips on how to have a ‘‘poison-
free’ holiday.
Dr. Thomas Royer, director fo the
Susquehanna Poison Center at Geis-
inger Medical Center and author of
the book ‘Poison Do’s and Don'ts,”
advises parents to pay close atten-
tion to these holiday tips. It could
mean avoiding a tragedy.
Some of the hazards during holi-
day festivities include holiday
plants, toys and decorations. the
following hints may help to keep
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safety. A happy Christmas depends
on health children.
— Make sure you have Ipecac in
the house. There couldn't be a
better Christmas present. This non-
vomiting is available at all drug-
stores.
In an emergency, call the Susque-
hanna Poison Center. The telephone
is answered 24 hours a day includ-
ing Christmas and New Year.
toxic and can be fatal if ingested
and not treated immediately.
— Although thought to be safe, the
poinsettia plant should be kept
can cause some intestinal upset.
— ‘““Angel hair” produces irrita-
tion of the eyes and skin. Dry snow
is not dangerous except when it is
sprayed from an aerosol can, and
then it, too, irritates the eyes, skin
and lungs.
— Parents should remember that
glass decorations can break and
small children may get the pieces
lodged in the back of the throat. The
paint on the decorations is not
considered harmful.
— Frequently, Christmas toys
have sharp edges which may prove,
harmful. Paint sets and chemistry
outfits contain toxic products, and
the use of these gifts should be
controlled by adults.
— Children can die from drinking
leftover party alcohol. Parents are
urged to empty all glasses of
alcohlic beverages immediately fol-
lowing a party.
— Children should be carefully
supervised in the use of aerosol
cans in this season and year-round,
since several severe ingestions of
aerosol substances occur each year.
Parents are urged to purchase only
safety aerosol cans, those with a
marked cap which must be lined up
exactly for the spray to function.
— Christmas tree preservatives
are usually harmless sugar water
harm. However, if .a child ingests
some and the ingredients on the
label are not glucose or dextrose,
contact the Poison Center immedi-
ately.
— Christmas candles, both wax
and synthetic types, usually only
will cause diarrhea. However, many
fuel-burning lamps contain alcohol
or kerosene which can cause serious
problems if swallowed. Small lan-
terns containing flavored kerosene
are being sold in some department
stores, and the staff of the Poison
Center urges all parents not to
purchase such for their children.
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