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Ash Disposal

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ARE YOUR ASHES BEING DISPOSED OF PROPERLY?

Each year many homes burn because of improperly disposed of ashes, will your home be next? If you follow some simple steps you can help keep you and your family safe.

1. Clean the ashes from your stove or fireplace on a regular basis and place them in a metal container with a metal lid. Ashes can stay hot for days even if they feel cool to touch on the outside.

2. Never place ashes in bags or any other combustible container.

3. Never place ashes near your home, deck or combustible vegetation.

4. If you dispose of ashes in your yard always saturate them with water to make sure they are thoroughly cooled and keep them away from combustibles.

5. Never place ashes in your trash.

IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE OR AN EMERGENCY IMMEDIATELY DIAL 911

When I’m called to duty God, Wherever flames may rage, Give me strength to save a life, Whatever be it’s age. Help me to embrace a little child, Before it is too late. Or save an older person from, The horror of that fate. Enable me to be alert, To hear the weakest shout, And quickly and efficiently, To put the fire out. I want to fill my calling and, To give the best in me, To guard my neighbor and, Protect his property. And if according to your will, I have to lose my life, Bless with your protecting hand, My children and my wife.

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302 East Bennett Street, Westport, IN 47283
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P.O. BOX 119, WESTPORT, INDIANA 47283-0119

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