Tips

Do you have kids getting ready to head to college? Along with talking to them about managing their funds and the importance of attending class, make sure you take the time to talk to them about CAMPUS SAFETY!

Clean out the lint filter before you use your dryer. Dryer lint is highly flammable. When it accumulates in the lint trap, vent, or exhaust, it can cause your dryer to overheat, potentially igniting a fire. Regularly cleaning out the lint reduces this risk and helps keep your home safe.

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Smoke is the leading cause of death in home fires, and it can spread so quickly, you may only have three minutes or less to escape from the time a fire starts. The longer a fire burns, the more toxic the smoke becomes and the more likely you won’t be able to see your way out or use your normal exit route. Watch this video to see the real dangers of smoke including its speed and toxicity proving why you need to have working smoke alarms, closed doors before bed, and to create and practice fire escape plans A, B,…

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Gwinnett Police has seen an uptick in scams requesting money. Scammers may use a computer program to make a caller ID show a legitimate agency’s phone number, which makes the scam more believable. A common method involves the suspect asking for payment on prepaid debit cards (such as Green Dot), gift cards, cryptocurrency (such as Bitcoin), or wire transfers, all of which are appealing to criminals because the money is difficult to track. We recommend you: • Be suspicious of anyone calling and demanding immediate payment, especially by prepaid debit cards, gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfer, or cash via FedEx…

When shopping for an e-bike or electric scooter, turn to trusted retailers who stand behind their products. Look for warranties and familiarize yourself with the product manual. Trust in safety certifications by recognized testing labs – they're your shield against potentially faulty products: https://www.esfi.org/lithium-ion-batteries-how-and-where-to-buy-e-bikes-and-scooters/ For more information Click Here.

In 2020, the UL FSRI team captured a new side-by-side burn comparison of natural vs. synthetic furnished rooms. Since the original comparison video was shared in 2009, UL FSRI has repeated the same experiment several times with similar results in terms of flashover times between the natural and synthetic furnished rooms. The flashover data from those experiments has been incorporated into this new video that has been captured in much crisper detail than its predecessor thanks to vast video technology enhancements. For more information Click Here. For more on the research behind this video, visit the project page.

On October 8, 2017, for Fire Prevention Week, the UL Firefighter Safety Research institute repurposed one of their test structures to demonstrate the importance of closing your bedroom door at night. This video shows the test that was conducted, and how a closed door can keep you safe and buy you time by acting as a protective barrier in the case of a fire. For Video Click Here. For more information on the importance of closing your doors, visit closeyourdoor.org To learn more about the UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute, visit ulfirefightersafety.org