In Case of FIRE
Call 9 1 1 for emergency dispatch of ambulance/fire/police
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FIRE SAFETY PROCEDURE
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Rescue/Remove: Immediately remove people from the immediate area to a safe location.
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Alarm: Call 911
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Confine: Close doors to the affected area to prevent the fire from spreading.
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Extinguish/Evacuate:
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If trained and comfortable, and the fire is small, attempt to extinguish it using a fire extinguisher, but only if it's safe to do so.
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If the fire is too large or you are uncomfortable, immediately evacuate to a safe location away from the building.
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Follow designated evacuation routes, using stairwells.
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Proceed to a designated assembly area, away and upwind from the building.​
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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Fire extinguishers are located on each floor and mounted on the wall, usually close to a stairwell. Take time to locate the fire extinguisher before any emergency.
SHUTTING OFF THE GAS​
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Proceed to turn off the propane gas to the apartment. Gas shut off valves are located outside of each building. Look for a white concrete box with a metal lid.
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Gas can be turned off for the whole building, or for each unit individually.
SHUTTING OFF THE WATER
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In case of a water leak, find the main shut off valve outside of your building. It is located close to the ground near the entrance. ​
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Turn the Red valve to shut off the water. Water can be shut off for the whole building, or for just one apartment.
