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Dear Neighbor a Fund Raiser Letters are coming out by mail, and it is genuinely from our  Fire Franklin Twp Department. Than you for your support and donations. 

Generator Safety Tips

* Operate it outdoors in an area with plenty of ventilation. Never run a generator in a home or garage. Generators give off deadly carbon monoxide. Be sure to have the generator AT LEAST twenty feet from a structure.  

* Do not plug a generator into the wall to avoid back feed. Use heavy-duty extension cords to connect appliances to the outlets on the generator.

* Turn the generator on before plugging appliances to it. Once the generator is running, turn your appliances and lights on one at a time to avoid overloading the unit. Remember, generators are for temporary usage; prioritize your needs.

* Generators pose electrical risks, especially when operated in wet conditions. Use a generator only when necessary when the weather creates wet or moist conditions. Protect the generator by operating it under an open, canopy-like structure on a dry surface where water cannot form puddles or drain under it. Always ensure your hands are dry before touching the generator.

* Be sure the generator is turned off and cool before fueling it.

* Keep children and pets away from portable generators. Many generator components are hot enough to burn you during operation.

Portable back-up generators produce the poison gas carbon monoxide (CO). CO is an odorless, colorless gas that kills without warning. It claims the lives of hundreds of people every year and makes thousands more ill. Follow these steps to keep your family safe.

PORTABLE GENERATORS

* Never use a generator inside your home or garage, even if doors and windows are open.

* Only use generators outside, more than 20 feet away from your home, doors, and windows.

CO DETECTORS

* Install battery-operated or battery back-up CO detectors near every sleeping area in your home.

* Check CO detectors regularly to be sure they are functioning properly.