Hey guys and gals, I am deeply affected by this recent tragedy,
and as an electrician, I have worked in partially burned out houses
to make sure the power to the source, usually an electric range,
is completely shut down, so repairs can begin.
Any such home was invariably saved by a fire or smoke detection device.Seeing is believing, and reading about a fire that consumed
its victims in a matter of mere minutes, with flames and deadly smoke -
we must realize that most homes can go up just as quickly.
This kind of thing can happen in any home, and the smoke can
reach you while you are still sleeping soundly,
at which point it is usually too late.
So check the batteries in those smoke alarms people,
and make sure there is one operating on the highest ceiling
of every floor of your house and within 6 feet of every bedroom entry.
And have a fire extinguisher within arms reach of your stove.
If you are a renter, your landlord is responsible for making sure
that these codes are met.
If there are not sufficient devices in the house,
they must incur the cost of installing them.
This is no joke. Spread the word, too.
There are too few of us die hard Voivod fans as it is, so let's stick around, 'eh?
posted February 22, 2003 13:27
