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Acting Fire Marshal Offers Tips for Safe Holiday Season

Michael Lewis, Acting Fire Marshal for the province, offers a few tips to ensure you and your loved ones have a safe holiday season.

  • Always ensure fireplaces and chimneys are inspected and cleaned regularly
  • Never use an electrical heating device (such as a space heater) on a power bar
  • If you heat your home with wood, natural gas, oil or propane, or if you have an attached garage, make sure your home has a working carbon monoxide alarm
  • Be careful not to overload circuits
  • Never leave a fire unattended, whether it’s a candle or a fireplace

Click play on the video below for more tips.

Miramichi River Valley

Miramichi River Valley

The Rural Community of Miramichi River Valley is governed by an elected council made up of a mayor and six councillors.

1 Comment

  1. Les McLaughlin Les McLaughlin on December 18, 2018 at 1:57 pm

    Great tips.

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