Safety
Emergency Preparedness Week
Is your family prepared?
Emergency Preparedness Week 2008 is taking place May 4 to 10. This is a great time to learn about emergency preparedness and take practical steps to prepare. Have you lived through an emergency? EP Week is also a chance to share your story with others.
Read our safety tip to learn how to do your part during Emergency Preparedness Week 2008 and share this information with family and friends.
To learn how to prepare for a range of emergencies, visit www.GetPrepared.ca.
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Barbecue safety basics
Barbecue Basics
(Source: Canadian Safety Council)
Inspect and clean your gas barbecue before using it for the first time each season. If the fittings, flex hose or burners are worn or rusted, replace them. Use a flexible brush (made for the purpose) to clean the tubes between the gas valve and the burner - blockages can occur due to spiders or insect nests. Replace any missing or worn "O" rings.
Halloween safety tips
Here are some tips to keep you and your family safe while enjoying some Halloween fun.
City of Côte Saint-Luc reminds residents to verify their smoke detector and plan an emergency escape route
09 Oct 2007Côte Saint-Luc, October 9, 2007 – The City of Côte Saint-Luc today urged its residents observe Fire Prevention Week from October 7 to 12 by planning a fire escape route and by changing the batteries in their smoke detectors.
Fire Prevention Week is recognized every October. During this week, fire departments across Canada promote public awareness of the dangers of fire and the ways we can protect ourselves from fire. The theme for Fire Prevention Week 2007 is “It's Fire Prevention Week - Practice Your Escape Plan.”
Pedestrian safety
Injuries to pedestrians are often severe. What is surprising is that so many children survive their injuries. However, they often do so with long-term disabilities, resulting in months, years or a lifetime of emotional and financial burden on themselves and their families.
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Stop for pedestrians
New signs have been placed at several intersections across Côte
Saint-Luc to remind motorists to always stop for pedestrians at
intersections. These signs are placed on the road at eye level in the
middle of the intersection where motorists will see them.
Bicycle safety
Safe cycling guide
Practical advice to make bicycle riding safe and enjoyable: points to check before setting out, Highway Safety Code requirements, sharing the road, road signs and traffic signals, helmet use, etc.
