Terms to become familiar with

In the event of a pollutant spill or emission

Contact the Van Buren Fire Department at :

 911

At work, notify your supervisor immediately about the situation.

If you have not received training in spill clean up leave the area immediately.

Home fire safety tips

• If a fire breaks out...GET OUT!
• Make and practice an escape plan.
• Install smoke detectors on every floor of your home. Position detectors outside each bedroom and in the escape routes of your home.
• Use only laboratory tested and approved smoke detectors and test them according to manufacture's recommendations.
• Sleep with your bedroom door closed.
• Never overload electrical outlets or extension cords.
• Keep lighters and matches out of the reach of children.
• Maintain a safe distance around portable space heaters of at least 3 feet.
• Never leave cooking unattended.
• Always store gasoline, paint and other flammable liquids outside in tight "Flammable Liquid" approved containers.
• Never smoke in bed.
• If you have a fireplace, have the chimney checked and cleaned regularly. Use a metal screen on your fireplace.
• Know and post the telephone numbers for fire, police and ambulance service in your community.