The
safety of our tenants and staff is the highest priority of the
Housing Corporation. One of the
most serious threats to safety in any building is
fire.
Tenants should observe the
following fire safety guidelines.
Prevent Fires from Starting! Handle and store flammable materials properly.
Always keep flammable materials away from fuel-burning
appliances. Be attentive in the kitchen and never
leave a stove unattended. Take care when smoking and
disposing of smoking materials and contents of ash
trays. Do not store flammable materials like gasoline
or other fuels inside your unit.
Never Tamper with Smoke Detectors All Sudbury Housing units are equipped with smoke
detectors, which are checked annually to ensure they are
operating properly. Smoke detectors save lives - never
remove or disable a smoke detector in your unit. Doing
so is not only risking your life - it's also a crime!
If you are experiencing any problems with your smoke
detector, let us know and we'll repair or replace it
immediately.
Plan Your Escape Route Right Now! Plan an escape route from your unit, and have everyone
practice that escape route. Plan an alternate route in
case your first choice is blocked. Never take an
elevator during a fire! Agree on a meeting place
outdoors, so you know where everyone is.
If you are Caught in a Fire ... Stay low! Smoke rises, so the air will be cleared
close to the floor. Get on your hands and knees and
crawl to an exit. Cover your nose and mouth.
Keep a flashlight handy. Close all doors to prevent
the spread of fire and smoke. Close your unit door
before opening a window. Don't call the fire
department until you have escaped from your unit.
Tell the Fire Department ... Your name and full address. Let them know if
anybody is trapped inside your building. Don't hang up
until told to do so.
Should I Fight the Fire Myself? Only if it is a very small fire, and only after you have
phoned the fire department. Remember, have a clear
exit and make sure you are confident about your escape
plan. Don't fight a fire unless you have the proper
equipment or extinguisher.
If in doubt ... get out!
In Case of Fire ...
Leave your unit immediately and close the
door behind you.
In
you live in an apartment building, immediately set off the fire
alarm using an alarm pull station.
Call 911 and give them full details of the fire
Wait outside near the front of your building (but away from
any dangerous conditions) and wait for instructions.
Never leave the fire scene without telling staff or the fire
department - leave a telephone number where you can be reached.
Never go back into a building until OK'd by the fire
department
Return to your unit after instructed to do so by the fire
department. If you need assistance, speak with housing
staff.
Renter's Insurance
It is your responsibility to get renter's
insurance. Please meet with an insurance agent of your
choice to discuss this.
It protects you from financial responsibility for:
trips and falls (for example, on a loose carpet in your
unit)
fire and water damage to your unit, furniture and
belongings if you or a family member cause the fire.
fire and water damage to your unit, furniture and
belongings if an uninsured tenant in an adjacent unit causes
a fire.
Remember ... if you cause a fire, you are responsible
for the first $10,000 in damage that the Housing Corporation has
to pay as a deductible. If you have insurance, it will
cover that amount. If you don't, you are personally
responsible for the entire $10,000.
smoke
detectors, which are checked annually to ensure they are
operating properly. Smoke detectors save lives - never
remove or disable a smoke detector in your unit. Doing
so is not only risking your life - it's also a crime!
In
you live in an apartment building, immediately set off the fire
alarm using an alarm pull station.