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Orange County Fire Authority - Tips and Information for Residents
Orange County Fire Authority - Tips and Information for Residents The Orange County Fire Authority offers many online resources to help residents prevent fires and be prepared if one occurs. Visit the OCFA online at www.ocfa.org. Fire Safety for Seniors: http://www.ocfa.org/_uploads/pdf/seniorfiresafety.pdf The National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) statistics show that people age 65 and older are twice as likely to die in a home fire as the population at large. This handout contains tips that can reduce these risks and save lives.  Candle Safety: http://www.ocfa.org/_uploads/pdf/sb_candlesafety.pdfThe United States Fire Administration (USFA) currently estimates that candles are responsible for approximately 15,600 residential structure fires each year and cause 1,270 civilian injuries, 150 fatalities, and $539 million in property losses. If certain precautions are not taken by the consumer, candles can also become a factor in a chain of events that can result in unnecessary injury and even death. Cooking Fires: http://www.ocfa.org/_uploads/pdf/sb_CookingFires.pdf Cooking fires are the leading cause of fires, fire injuries and fire deaths in Orange County- but they are preventable! Click the link for tips from the OCFA. Drowning Prevention: http://www.ocfa.org/_uploads/pdf/sb_ABCofPoolSafety.pdf California leads the nation in drownings. These needless tragedies are the leading cause of accidental injury and death in children under the age of five and the second leading cause of death in children under the age of 14. Click for the ABCs of drowning prevention. Emergency Supply Checklist: http://www.ocfa.org/_uploads/pdf/sb_emergencykit.pdf Electical Safety: http://www.ocfa.org/_uploads/pdf/sb_electricalsafety.pdf Electrical fires kill hundreds of Americans each year and injure thousands more. Although some of these fires are caused by electrical system failures and appliance defects, many are caused by misuse and poor maintenance of electrical appliances, incorrectly installed wiring and overloaded circuits and extension cords. Most of these incidents can be prevented by following simple electrical fire safety rules.  Fall Prevention for Seniors: http://www.ocfa.org/_uploads/pdf/sb_seniorfalls.pdfFalls are not just the result of getting older. Most falls can be avoided by simply applying the steps listed in this flyer. There is a safe way to live your life to the fullest! Protecting your Pets: http://www.ocfa.org/_uploads/pdf/sb_protectpets.pdf Be sure to prepare for every member of your household well before an emergency takes place! Special Assistance Considerations: http://www.ocfa.org/_uploads/pdf/sb_specialassistanceconsiderations.pdf Those with disabilities are at an even greater risk for injury and death during a fire as they may be limited inmovement or reaction time. However, failed emergency evacuation deaths can be prevented by following the steps provided in preparation for such disasters. Wildfire Preparedness: www.readysetgooc.org Are you wildfire ready? Visit the OCTA's Ready, Set, Go! website and get prepared. For additional safety information:U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) |
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Composed: 06/18/2004 | Modified: 02/13/2013 |
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