Crime & Safety
Stoughton Fire Department Blizzard Cleanup Advisory: "Help Us Keep You Safe!"
Post-blizzard cleanup tips from the Stoughton Fire Department to possibly prevent an emergency from happening or in the event of an emergency, allow first responders to respond in a timely manner.
The following is from Stoughton Deputy Fire Chief Greg Goldberg:
As you are digging out from "NEMO" , The Stoughton Fire Department would like all businesses and the residents to please try to follow a few safety tips that will possibly prevent an emergency from happening or in the event of an emergency, "Help us help you"!
For Residents:
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* Please Clear Fire Hydrants 4 feet on all sides
- In the event of a Fire, this will expedite the process of ensuring that we get water on the fire
* Shovel out All exits
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- Gives occupants multiple escape routes in the event of a fire or other emergency!
- Will assist in the rapid treatment & transport of medical emergency patients
* Clear all outside appliance/heating vents
- Power vents & side vents from heaters & hot water heaters
- Gas powered appliance vents
* Clear outside Gas Meters
- As the snow melts, if ice forms over the meter it could cause a gas leak
* Clear out your car's exhaust pipe
For Apartment Complexes & Businesses:
* Please Clear Fire Hydrants 4 feet on all sides
- In the event of a Fire, this will expedite the process of ensuring that we get water on the fire
* Shovel out All exits
- Make sure ALL EXITS are cleared including those generally not used as they, by law must be kept clear at ALL Times, ensuring means of egress
- Will assist in the rapid treatment & transport of medical emergency patients
* In Buildings Protected with Sprinkler Systems
- Shovel Out Sprinkler Connections & Valves
* Access to Fire Alarm Panel
* Clear all outside appliance/heating vents
- Power vents & side vents from heaters & hot water heaters
- Gas powered appliance vents
* Clear outside Gas Meters
- As the snow melts, if ice forms over the meter it could cause a gas leak
Also, Please do not forget your neighbors! There are many elderly and handicapped persons who will have a more difficult time managing the effects of the storm! Check in on them and assist in any way possible with these safety measures!
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