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  • Spring Safety

    Spring Safety

    Spring Into Saftey With These Simple Tips!

    Is your home ready for spring? It’s an exciting time of year, but it’s also a time to get things done.

    While spring cleaning is common, there are actually a few other things you should do to keep your home safe as the seasons’ change.
    These simple tips can help eliminate any worries your home is ready for spring weather.

    1. Start with the roof.
    The winter season can be tough on any roof. If you had a little snow than normal, that can do even more damage. As the weather begins to improve, check your roof for missing or broken shingles and have them replaced.
    2. Clean eaves troughs and spouts
    Clogged eavestroughs and spouts can lead to water damage. Have the eaves cleaned out and make sure the pouts are free of any debris and pointed in the right direction. Remember, you want the water to flow away from your home.
    3. Secure your home’s entrances
    Spring is a great time to re-evaluate your home security. Check all the entrances to your home and make sure they’re secure.
    Check your windows to make sure the screens are still intact and that the locks work well.
    Install outdoor security cameras and motion sensor lights near your doors, especially back entrances that aren’t as visible to the public.
    Swap out old garage door codes for new ones.
    Talk to your security consultant about alternate communication for your security system than a traditional phone line.
    4. Check ground level windows
    As the weather warms up and your family spends more time outside, you’ll want to make sure your yard is safe for kids and pets. Keep them out of window wells or crawl spaces (for example, the space underneath a porch) with a simple, sturdy covering.
    5. Check your fence for winter storm damage
    The winter elements can also be tough on fences. Whether your fence in wood or chain, look for gaps or bends and check the gates and locks to make sure they are still secure.

    One last tip – A well-maintained yard not only shows pride of ownership but is a good indicator to would-be thieves that someone is home and takes there security and safety seriously.

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  • Spring Safety Tips

    Spring Safety Tips

    With spring officially here, there are two safety concerns the Chatham-Kent police are hoping to bring to your attention.

    First, there are the dangers that exist near streams, rivers, ponds and lakes around this time of year. Children and pets particularily should stay away from the edges of all waterways.

    Warmer temperatures, rain, melting snow and ice contribute to higher, faster flowing water in our rivers. Slippery and unstable banks and extremely cold water temperatures can also lead to very hazardous conditions close to any body of water. This also contributes to thin ice on ponds and lakes. Keep off them this time of year.

    You may also notice an increase in car/deer collisions at this time of year as deer become more active.

    Ensure your headlights are on at dawn and dusk and keep your eyes on the road, scanning the sides of the road as well.. When there is no oncoming traffic, switch to high beams to better reflect the eyes of deer on or near the roadway. Be especially aware of any distractions that might take your eyes off the road, even if only momentarily, such as cell phones, adjusting the radio, eating or passenger activities. Watch for “Deer Crossing” signs that mark commonly-travelled areas, and be aware that deer typically cross between areas of cover, such as woods or where roads divide agricultural fields from woods. If you see a deer crossing the road ahead, slow down immediately and proceed with caution until you are past the crossing point. Deer usually travel in groups, so if you see one deer, there are likely to be others. Slow down and blow your horn with one long blast to frighten deer away. Do not rely on devices such as deer whistles to deter deer, as these devices have not been proven to reduce car/deer collisions. Do not swerve to miss a deer. Brake and stay in your lane. Losing control of your vehicle, crossing into another lane, hitting an oncoming vehicle or leaving the roadway and hitting another obstacle such as a tree or a pole is likely to be much more serious than hitting a deer.

    If you hit a deer, stop at the scene, pull your car off to the side of the road if possible and call police. Do not touch the animal or get too close. And remember to always wear your seatbelt.

    To see the full article, go here http://www.thepost.on.ca/2015/03/25/safety-tips-for-spring-time

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