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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />OCTOBER 12, 1994 <br />on fire prevention. During Fire Prevention Week, these <br />educational efforts intensify. <br />Sabean also reported on the Fire Department's smoke <br />detector program, notinq that over 850 detectors have <br />been distributed, many installed by the fire fighters, <br />and batteries tested and replaced. These detectors are <br />available throughout the year to any citizens in need <br />of one. Citizens need to call either City Hall or the <br />Fire Department and request a smoke detector. <br />Sabean reported that as part of Fire Prevention Week, <br />the Fire Department will be hosting an Open House on <br />Sunday, October 16th, from Noon to 3 P.M. Smoke <br />detectors will be given away, tours of the fire station <br />conducted, and fire truck rides provided for children. <br />Sabean reported that the theme of Fire Prevention Week <br />this year is "Test Your Detector for Life". Sabean <br />reported that smoke detectors do save lives, and it is <br />important to check the batteries in these detectors. <br />5abean also reported that parents should have a fire <br />safety plan which should be reviewed with children. <br />Both a meeting place and alternate exit should be <br />established with the entire family. Children should be <br />taught the importance of staying low during a fire, <br />testing to make sure doors are not hot or warm before <br />opening them, if clothes start on fire to stop, drop <br />and roll, as well as taught not to pull a fire alarm <br />unless there is an actual fire. There is an article in <br />the current issue of the Little Canada Press outlining <br />these safety tips. <br />Sabean again reminded everyone of the Fire Department's <br />Open House on Sunday, October 16th. <br />Hanson pointed out the many elderly citizens in the <br />City, and asked what special efforts are being made <br />towards these citizens in promoting fire prevention. <br />Sabean reported that the Fire Department has been to <br />every home in Little Canada as part of its smoke <br />detector distribution, and will next be focusing on the <br />elderly housing within the City. Sabean again <br />encouraged anyone in need of a smoke detector to <br />contact either City Hall or the Fire Department. <br />6 <br />