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📢 Please note that this channel is not regularly updated. For the latest on Clarington Emergency and Fire Services, we encourage you to follow us on our other platforms. Facebook: facebook.com/ClaringtonEFS Instagram: instagram.com/ClaringtonConn…
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🚫🔥A burn ban is in effect for all of Clarington. The burn ban prohibits all types of burning, including burning on properties with active burn permits and recreational fires. Read more: brnw.ch/21wUPcb ⬅️
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🚫🔥A burn ban is in effect for all of Clarington. On Friday, June 6, 2025, Clarington Emergency and Fire Services issued a burn ban. The ban will remain in effect until further notice. Read the burn ban notice on our website: brnw.ch/21wTe1t ⬅️
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In the early morning, CEFS responded to a garage fire. Thanks to working smoke alarms, all residents escaped safely. This highlights the importance of having working smoke alarms on every level of the home and practising your home fire escape plan! 🚒📢
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Join us at Food Basics in Courtice today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for our last stop of Emergency Preparedness Week! Get tips, resources, and answers on building your emergency kit and plan. It's never too early to prepare! #EPWeek2025
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Join our fire prevention team at the Orono Public Library today to learn all about emergency preparedness! Discover how ready you are for an emergency and find out ways to ensure your family's safety. We look forward to seeing you! 🚒🧑‍🚒🔥
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Our Fire Prevention team, along with our new summer Co-Op student, is at Walmart in Bowmanville today. They are dedicated to educating the community on the critical importance of being prepared for emergencies! 🌩️ Stop by our table and learn how YOU can be prepared! 🔦
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It's Emergency Preparedness Week! Here are some steps to be ready for any emergency: 📄 Create an emergency plan 🆘 Build an emergency kit 🚨 Practice emergency drills Learn more and get prepared: ontario.ca/GetPrepared ⬅️
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Stay safe this Emergency Preparedness Week! 🚨 Join us at Foodland in Newcastle today for essential tips on emergency preparedness and fire safety! 🔥
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It’s the law in Ontario to have carbon monoxide alarms installed in your home. Take time this week to check that you have alarms installed on each storey of your home and that they are working properly. 🚨 Learn more about carbon monoxide safety: clarington.net/en/town-hall/… ⬅️
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This is your monthly reminder to check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. 📢 It’s the law to have alarms installed and working properly in your home. Test your alarms TODAY by pressing the test button on each alarm. Learn more: clarington.net/en/town-hall/… ⬅️
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#FireSafetyFriday 🔥 Did you know you can vacuum your smoke alarm? Dust can clog your smoke alarms. Battery-powered smoke alarms should be cleaned annually by removing the cover and gently vacuuming the inside with a soft bristle. Learn more: ontario.ca/page/fire-safety-… ⬅️
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Book any of the following services with our Fire Prevention team: 🧑‍🚒 Fire station tours 🏫 School visits 🗣️ Fire safety talks and presentations 🚒 Community special events Book a visit: clarington.net/ServiceClarin… ⬅️
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Always keep a proper-fitting pot lid close by when you are cooking! If the pot catches fire, you can slide the lid over the pot and turn off the stove to control the fire. Do not move the pot until it has cooled completely. Get more fire safety tips: ontario.ca/page/fire-safety-… ⬅️
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Did you know... Overcharging a lithium-ion battery could cause overheating, a fire or even an explosion? 💥 Always keep your battery in sight while charging, and never charge the battery overnight or when you are not at home. Learn more: canada.ca/en/health-canada/s… ⬅️
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A flashing green light indicates that a volunteer firefighter is on their way to an emergency. You must slow down, move right and allow the vehicle to pass. 🚗 Remember, every second counts, so when you #SeeLightsMoveRight. Learn more: news.ontario.ca/.../move-ove… ⬅️
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Are you prepared if a power outage strikes? ✔️ Batteries 🔋 ✔️ Flashlights 🔦 ✔️ Non-perishable food 🥫 ✔️ Water 💧 Have a plan in place for lighting, heating, and cooking. Learn more: ontario.ca/page/power-outage… ⬅️
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This is your monthly reminder to check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. 📢 It’s the law to have alarms installed and working properly in your home. Test your alarms TODAY by pressing the test button on each alarm. Learn more: clarington.net/en/town-hall/… ⬅️
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Do you know what to do if you have a small (grease) cooking fire? If the fire starts on the stovetop: 👉 Slide a lid over the pan and turn off the burner to smother the flames. If the fire starts in the oven: 👉 Turn off the heat and keep the door closed.
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Don’t put your farm at risk of a fire! 🔥 Keep flames, heaters and smoking materials away from barns 🌾 Store hay properly 🔌 Regularly inspect electrical wiring 💧 Keep water sources around your property ⛽️ Store fuel in approved containers More tips: ontario.ca/page/10-ways-redu… ⬅️
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