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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 500 Americans die each year from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Because you can’t see it, smell it or taste it, you can be overcome by Carbon Monoxide without any warning.
Children and the Elderly
In 2001, an estimated 99,400 children ages 14 and under were treated in hospital emergency rooms for burn-related injuries. Young children are particularly vulnerable to burn-related injuries and death. Young children’s skin is thinner than adults’ and can suffer serious burns more quickly.
Cooking
Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the U.S. When cooking, remember to keep an eye on the range.
Fire Restrictions
On August 5th, City of Albuquerque fire restrictions have been downgraded to Stage I which allows for open burning of dead and dry weeds as well as piled vegatative material in private outdoor areas only . Burn hours are from 11:00am-3:00pm. Restrictions in open space areas still apply.
Open Burning
The Open Burn Program regulates open outdoor burning in order to limit pollution and decrease the chance of fire damage to property. Bonfires, cooking, and burning piled vegetative material are conditionally allowed. The conditions include calling the Burn Hotline, time restrictions, notifying the fire department, complying with fire safety codes, and possibly obtaining a fire department permit.
Smoke Alarms
In the event of a fire, a smoke alarm can save your life and those of your loved ones. They are a very important means of preventing house and apartment fire fatalities by providing an early warning signal -- so you and your family can escape. Smoke alarms are one of the best safety devices you can buy and install to protect yourself, your family, and your home.
Smoking
Smoking materials is the leading cause of fire deaths in the U.S. One in every four fire deaths was attributed to smoking. Smoking should never be allowed in a home where oxygen is in use, encourage smokers to smoke outside. Every year, almost 1,000 smokers and non-smokers are killed in home fires caused by cigarettes and other smoking materials.
Winter Advisory No Burn
The Winter Advisory No Burn Program was developed to help reduce the output of carbon monoxide and elements which contribute to the formation of ozone.
