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Community Association Information

Please forward your community and homeowners’ association links to us at jeffrey.hearle@gefd.org. We look forward to posting your events here in the future!

Fire Safety

• Install a smoke detector on every level of your home.
• Teach children to get out quickly and to stay out in case of fire.
• Replace worn, old or damaged appliance cords immediately.
• Never overload electrical extension cords.
• Use electrical products that meet the UL standard for safety.
• Check electrical tools regularly for signs of wear.
• Keep grills away from anything that can burn, such as your house, car or dry vegetation.
• For charcoal grills, only use lighter fluid designed for grills; never use gasoline.
• Do not add lighter fluid to an already lit charcoal grill; flames can flashback up into the container.
• Check gas grill connections between the propane tank and the fuel line for blockages.
• Do not overfill the propane tank on your gas grill.
• Test you smoke detectors monthly.
• Do not wear loose clothing while cooking at a barbecue.
• Replace smoke detector batteries at least twice a year.
• Practice a home escape plan with your family.
• Never open doors that are hot to the touch.
• Teach children not to hide from firefighters.
• Keep matches and lighters in a secured drawer or cabinet.
• Demonstrate to children how to stop, drop to the ground and roll if their clothes catch fire.
• Teach children the nature of fire: hot, fast, dark and deadly!