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                      WELCOME
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     Welcome to our new Western Central Director Jerry
Wheeler.  Jerry is a past president of NY-SAFE who served
from 5/95 - 5/97.  Welcome back into the fold.

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                    Save The Date       

                            Wednesday, October 8, 2008 

                                                    7PM

                        for the National EDITH Drill

               
                see Operation EDITH page for more info
                        or contact Director Joe Jahelka 
                            at    NYSAFE01@aol.com

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                                        September is

        National Preparedness Month

                        for more information go to 
                 www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens

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                    Spring / Summer Safety Tips

Grilling

Propane and charcoal BBQ grills must only be used outdoors. If used
indoors, or in any enclosed spaces, such as tents, they pose both a
fire hazard and the risk of exposing occupants to toxic gases and potential
asphyxiation.

Purchase the proper starter fluid and store the can out of reach of
children, and away from heat sources. 

Keep children and pets away from the grill area: declare a three-foot
"safe zone" around the grill.

Periodically remove grease or fat buildup in trays below grill so it
cannot be ignited by a hot grill. 

Never, ever use a grill on a wood or combustible deck or floor surface.

Keep a minimum of 10 distance from a grill in use to a structure or
combustible item, such as a picnic table, lawn chairs or towels.  

Charcoal grills

Purchase the proper starter fluid and store the can out of reach of
children, and away from heat sources.

Never add charcoal starter fluid when coals or kindling have already
been ignited, and never use any flammable or combustible liquid other
than charcoal starter fluid to get the fire going. 

Propane grills

If you smell gas while cooking, immediately get away from the grill
and call the fire department. Do not attempt to move the grill.

Never store propane gas cylinders in buildings or garages. If you
store a gas grill inside during the winter, disconnect the cylinder
and leave it outside.

Water Safety 

For above-ground pools, steps and ladders to the pool should be
secured or removed when the pool is not in use.

Never leave children unattended in a swimming pool.  Floatation devices
may never be used as a substitute for direct supervision.

All pool filters and pumps should be turned off when the pool is in use.

Pool filters pumps must be connected to a ground fault interrupter
outlet, and properly grounded for safety.  If you are not sure, have a
certified electrician inspect it.

Keep rescue equipment and a phone next to the pool.

In many states, including New York, any new swimming pool installed
over 24" deep must have a pool alarm installed.

Install physical barriers around the pool to limit access.

- Fences and walls should be at least 4-feet high and installed
completely around the pool.

- Gates should be self-closing and self-latching. The latch
should be out of reach of small children.