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Mockingbird Park Letter 20 September
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October
Is Fire Prevention Month: Re-read important ‘Fire Safety” letter
According to the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a home structure fire was reported
every 87 seconds in 2009. Is your family prepared for a fire emergency? October
is National Fire Prevention Month and it serves as an excellent time to examine
your preparedness. Do you have a home fire escape plan? Have you changed
smoke-alarm batteries within the last year? Do you know the main reasons
for fires starting in the home? Get more information on Fire Prevention Month
and Week at the NFPA’s website 
Change you smoke alarm batteries, Be
sure your fire extinguisher (s) are in working order. If you do not have these items, or yours is
broken, contact me and I will help you get this resolved.
Electric Heater cautions: Do NOT put too many electric
decices on one circuit. This can cause overload, burn
the outlet, and cause the house to catch on fire.
You will pay tor the service and materials.
Be sure to check propane
tank levels and run your furnace (including Electric) to ensure it is working
properly…note: burning-off of lint/dust can make a funny smell…
Take no chances.
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PLEASE DRIVE SLOW in the park: 10 mph. Not only is it safer, it
is a requirement.
Advise your guests that their behavior will
directly impact your ability to live within this community.
Renter Insurance….
Please review your insurance and make sure it is up to date with
the values of your home.
First
Baptist Church on McCarty Lane
has great youth programs
as well as young adult and older adults.
Come visit
sometime.
Call me if you want
more information: Eric 512-757-0083
Notice the change in temperature?
GetPrepare
for winter!
READ the attachedFire Safety Letter;
Electric Heater cautions: Do NOT put too many electric
decices on one circuit. This can cause overload, burn
the outlet, and cause the house to catch on fire.
Do you have
propane in your tank?
If your furnace is not lit, be careful when
you light it: keep safe. If you don’t know how, call me(512-353-4860
or 512-757-0083) and make arrangements for service. If you wait until the last minute and have
any furnace problems, you might have to wait several hours, perhaps days,
before we can get a service tech to inspect and make the necessary furnace
repairs. You will be charged any
fees that are above normal fees if you wait and require this last minute
service. Be prepared in advance
Fire Safety Letter 19 sept 20
Do you have
propane in your tank?
When you get your propane tank filled, the delivery person
is to inspect the furnace lighting the pilot , and
inspecting the system for anything that looks like it may need repaired. If he can fix it then, get it done. Have him call our office 512-353-4860.. or Eric Myers at 512-757-0083 for proper authorization. If it can not be fixed while he is there, we
will make arrangements for service as soon as it is possible. In winter, that time may be longer than it
is now.
You are not responsible for the costs of repairs if
you rent the house from us. Please make
sure you help the propane people and us help you to
maintain the safety of the equipment and your family.
If your furnace is not lit, be careful when
you light it: keep safe: If you don’t
know how, get a service request into the office and call(512-353-4860
or 512-757-0083) tomake arrangements for service.
If you wait until
the last minute and have any furnace problems, you might have to wait several
hours, perhaps days, before we can get a service tech to inspect and make the
necessary furnace repairs. You will
be charged any fees that are above normal fees if you wait and require this
last minute service.
Be prepared in advance!
Fire Emergency Number 911
Check your smoke alarm and batteries monthly. Check you Fire Extinguisher. This could save your life!If
you do not have a smoke alarm, or fire extinguisher, or yours is broken, , contact our office512-353-4860,or
Eric Myers at 512-757-0083 for assistance.
Remember, YOU are responsible for any
damages caused by improper use of equipment.
Your house is
built to code to accomodiate the use of the heating
system that is in it. Homes with gas
furnaces are designed to comfortably heat your home. It is very important that you help maintain
the safety of this equipment by replacing filters monthly, and keeping the area
clean of debris, clothes, dust etc…
The circuts in your house are built for a certain electric
load. Running electric heaters on these circuts can, and do in certain circumstanses,
cause an electrical overload that can lead to FIRE in your house.
DO NOT USE ELECTRIC Space or otherwise HEATERS
IN UNSAFE MANNER>
Your families’ safety is most
important. I do not recommend electric
space heaters.
The possibility accidental fires and
injuries is greater using them.
If
you do not have ANY saftety concerns, contact our
office512-353-4860,or Eric Myers at 512-757-0083..
If you must use electricspace heaters, Then READ some safety tips:
The improper use of space heaters is the leading cause of wintertime home fires,according to the National Fire Protection Association. If you utilize electric space heaters, be sure that they are in good condition and used according to the manufacturer’s operating and safety instructions. (Due to the possible hazards of fires and explosions of flammable fuels, carbon monoxide poisoning, and indoor air pollution from improper venting, the use of gas and kerosene space heaters should be avoided.)
The
following safety guidelines related to space heater use are from the Consumer
Product Safety Commission:
• Never place a space heater on carpet.
Space heaters should only be placed on a non-combustible surface.
• Keep
clothing, furniture, draperies, carpeting, and other items at least three feet
away from the space heater.
• Have a multipurpose (ABC) dry chemical
fire extinguisher nearby.
• Use only electric heaters equipped with
a thermostat or an automatic shut-off switch.
• Never leave any space heater unattended
(turn off and unplug the heater whenever you leave the area).
• Ensure that the area is equipped with
working smoke detectors.
• The heater should be listed by
Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL-listed). It should be equipped with a switch
that automatically shuts the heater off if it tips over, and a cut-off device
in case of overheating.
• Do not use space heaters in bathrooms,
and do not touch a space heater if you are wet.
• Never try to repair the heater yourself,
call a certified service technician.
• Purchase a heater with a guard around
the heating element.
• Before using the heater, read and follow
the instructions for its operation and maintenance.
• Never run the heater’s cord (or any
cord) under rugs or carpeting, as this can cause a fire.
• Do not use an electric heater as a dryer
by placing clothing over it and never use the heater to thaw pipes.
• Keep the heater in safe working
condition. Replace missing guards and controls at once. Never operate a
defective heater.
• Do not place the heater where children
might play near it or where people might trip over or bump into it.
• Place the heater on a level surface for
stability.
For further
space heater safety information, consult these documents from the Consumer
Product Safety Commission: Electric Space Heaters Fact Sheet. CPSC
Document #098. Available on the web at https://www.cpsc.gov/.What You
Should Know About Space Heaters. CPSC Document #463. Available on the web
at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/463.html.