Hatzalah Shares Chanukah Saftey Tips

Crown Heights Hatzalah shares with the community some Chanukah safety tips for when lighting the Menorah and what to do in case a fire happens.

SAFETY BULLETIN FROM CROWN HEIGHTS HATZALAH

PREVENTION

• Place your menorah on a steady, sturdy, non-flammable surface, or cover the surface with aluminum foil.
• DO NOT leave flammable items near the menorah.
• DO NOT place the menorah near curtains or any other objects that can catch on fire.
• DO NOT place the menorah in an area where it can be knocked over by a passing person.
• DO NOT place the menorah or leave matches/lighters within reach of small children.
• NEVER LEAVE THE MENORAH UNATTENDED.
  Allow all flames to burn out before leaving home or going to bed.
• KEEP A FIRE EXTINGUISHER NEARBY.
  Oil fires cannot be extinguished with water.
• Make sure you have working smoke detectors on every floor.
• Arts-and-Crafts menorahs are often made with flammable material; use them with unlit candles.
• FRYING LATKES? Turn pot and frying pan handles away from the edge of the stove so that children should not be able to reach them.

TREATMENT

• Extinguish a fire with a fire extinguisher. Call 911 if the fire department is required. Call Hatzalah for injuries.
• In case of burns, remove all clothing from the injured area.
• Place the injured area under cool/tepid water for 10 minutes.
• Cover the burn with a dry, clean cloth or towel.
• DO NOT use cold water, ice, ointment, butter, or home remedies.

Crown Heights Hatzalah wishes all of our friends and neighbors a Happy and Safe Chanukah!

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL 718-230-1000
718-387-1750