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October 2018

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October is National Fire Prevention and Safety Month. We like think of our homes as a safe haven. However, it is really important to take some proactive steps in order to maintain fire safety on a daily basis.

We are including some helpful hints and reminders to help keep your home and family fire safe from fires:

1.Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, and check the batteries monthly.

2. Unplug appliances when not in use.

3. Make sure there is ample space (3 feet minimum) away from portable space heaters.

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4. Position appliances carefully (ie: away from curtains and water sources).

5. Don't overload circuits or extension cords, as this could cause overheating.

6. Install a sprinkler system; it may lower your insurance rates.

7. Create an escape route and practice it with your family from every room in the house (Here at Bickford, we practice regular fire drills so that we are prepared in the event of a real fire.)

8. Be careful around the holidays, dispose of any decorations with frayed cords.

9.Clean dryer vents after each use.

Stay safe and enjoy a beautiful fall season!

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Fun Facts About October

~Birthstone: Opal & Pink Tourmaline

~Birth Flower: Calendula

~Zodiac: Libra (Sept 23-Oct 22) & Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21)

~October is Pizza and Popcorn Month

~October was originally the eighth month of the year, comes from the Latin word 'octo' meaning 'eight'; It became the tenth month when January and February were added to the calendar.

Famous October Birthdays:

Julie Andrews (10/1); Chevy Chase (10/8); Luciano Pavarotti (10/12); Rita Hayworth (10/17); Annette Funicello (10/22); Pat Sajak (10/26); Henry Winkler (10/30); Dale Evans (10/31)

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