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2 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2017 State Fire Marshal urges RVers to practice fire safety Campfire ban remains in effect As Oregon’s summer travel season continues, State Fire Marshal Jim Walker is reminding all recreational vehicle (RV) operators to remember fire safety when operating their vehicle. “Getting away in an RV is a popular pastime of Oregonians and visitors,” said Walker. “However, RV users have a number of things to pay attention to in order to stay fire safe.” The OSFM encourages RV operators to follow these fire safety guidelines: Cooking appliances: • Make sure to have prop- er ventilation before operat- ing the appliance. • Open the overhead vent or turn on an exhaust fan. • Watch what you heat. A leading cause of kitchen fires is unattended cooking. • Keep anything that can catch fire away from burn- ers. • Never use cooking appliances for heating. If you smell gas: • Check your stove knobs to make sure they are off. • Put out all open flames (pilot lights, lamps, smoking materials, etc). • Shut off the gas supply. • Don’t operate electrical switches. Turning a switch on or off can create a spark and may cause an explosion. • Open doors, windows, and vents. • Leave the RV until the odor is gone. • Have the gas system checked and repaired by a qualified professional. Electric heaters: • All heaters need space. Keep things that can burn such as paper, furniture, S CORES & S TANDINGS W OMEN ’ S bedding, or curtains, at least three feet from heating equipment. • Use portable space heaters with an automatic shut-off , so if they are tipped over, they will shut off. • Plug space heaters directly into an electrical outlet. Do not use extension cords or power strips. Generator safety: • Check all exhaust sys- tem connections regularly for leaks and tighten as nec- essary. • Make sure the generator tail pipe extends past the edge of the RV. • Always operate the gen- erator in an area where the wind will carry the exhaust fumes away from the RV. • Allow the generator to cool down before refueling. Carbon monoxide alarms: • Install a CO alarm inside your RV. • If the alarm chirps, replace the batteries of the entire alarm, depending on the manufacturer’s recom- mendations. • Replace CO alarms based on the manufacturer's recommendations. Smoke alarms: • Install a smoke alarm inside your RV. • If the alarm chirps, replace the batteries of the entire alarm, depending on the manufacturer’s recom- mendations. • Replace smoke alarms every 10 years. For more RV Fire Safety information, download our brochure at www.oregon .gov/osp/SFM/Pages/rv safety.aspx. in Oregon state parks, beaches Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is continuing its pro- hibiting of all campfires and open flames in Oregon State Parks and other properties owned and managed by the department. The restrictiom began Aug. 16, and will continue until fur- ther notice. These restrictions extend to all Oregon beaches. Charcoal briquettes, tiki- style torches and candles are also prohibited until further notice. Only fuel sources that can be turned off instantly, such as propane stoves, will be allowed. Some parks will also allow propane fire pits; campers are advised to check directly with the park. “Most state parks are already under a fire restriction due to hot, dry conditions,” said MG Devereux, OPRD Deputy Director. “We are expanding these restrictions to prevent any unintentional fires in state parks that would add an unnecessary burden to fire- fighting efforts. “We understand this is an inconvenience for campers, especially those who might not see an immediate local need for fire restrictions. We appre- ciate the public’s patience and understanding,” Devereux added. Fireworks are also prohibit- ed year-round in Oregon state parks and on beaches. The ban will be reevaluated based on fire status, weather and guidance from state and local fire officials. Visitors planning a trip should check with park staff for the most current information. Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia ARE YOU AT RISK? 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