October 5 - 11 is National Fire Prevention Week

This week is designated by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) as National Fire Prevention Week. The NFPA's 2008 campaign is, "It's Fire Prevention Week: Prevent Home Fires!" Do you regularly check for home fire hazards? If not, there is the potential for danger. This statement is supported by the fact that fire departments responded to nearly 400,000 home fires in 2006.

From October 5-11, 2008, fire safety advocates will spread the word to their communities that, with a little extra caution, preventing the leading causes of home fires – cooking, heating, electrical and smoking-materials – is within their power.

We recommend 2 items for your to-do list: 1) check for possible fire hazards and 2) inventory the contents of your home (and business).