The month of October brings to mind crisp autumn weather and trick-or-treating.<\/p>\n
Gov. Bill Walker\u2019s office hopes it will bring something else to mind as well: fire safety.<\/p>\n
Walker issued an executive proclamation designating October 2015 \u201cFire Prevention Month.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to the proclamation, there were 845 residential fires across Alaska in 2014, which resulted in 12 civilian deaths and 55 injuries, 52 firefighter injuries and $25 million in property loss. This year, fire has burned millions of acres of land and numerous house fires in Alaska.<\/p>\n
\u201cFires pose major public safety concerns, though they are largely preventable by practicing diligence in basic fire safety measures,\u201d the proclamation reads.<\/p>\n
Those measures include following the manufacturer\u2019s safety precautions when using appliances and unplugging them when not in use, being cautious not to overload circuits or extension cords, and not placing wires or cords under rugs.<\/p>\n
Walker also encouraged Alaskan families to have working smoke alarms in the home, a prepared fire escape plan and fire extinguishers that are tested regularly.<\/p>\n
He wrote, \u201cWe encourage all Alaskans to practice this year\u2019s fire safety theme, \u2018Hear the beep where you sleep: every bedroom needs a working smoke alarm.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
For more information about fire safety, visit the Alaska State Fire Marshal\u2019s Office Facebook page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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