Crime & Safety
Lakeville Fire Talks Electric Blanket Safety Tips
The fire department responded to 19 calls for service the week of Jan. 9-15.
FIRE PREVENTION TIP
Electric blanket safety tips to help survive those cold nights:
• If the blanket gets wet, do not turn it on to dry it.
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• When not in use, roll the blanket instead of folding it to ensure that the wires will not be damaged.
• Discontinue use if any of the following apply: wires are poking out of the material, the fabric is unraveling or if burnt patches of fabric are visible.
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• If the blanket is over ten years old, replace it.
Stay safe and warm for the New Year!
BY THE NUMBERS
From Jan. 9 to Jan. 15, 2012, the Lakeville Fire Department responded to 19 calls for service: 1 vehicle fire, 1 mutual aid to Burnsville, 3 medicals, 1 motor vehicle accident with injuries, 1 gas leak, 2 carbon monoxide incidents, 9 false alarms and 1 good intent.
