Video Clip - Surviving the Aftermath of a Storm
Press Release # 04-197
Transcript
TEXT: Consumers should use gasoline-powered generators outside in a dry area, away from air intakes to the home, and away from open windows and open doors. Never use generators indoors.
(View of woman carrying extension cord to a generator located outside of her garage and away from the house, then closing the garage door and turning on the generator and walking into the house).
TEXT: Do not use electrical or gas appliances that have been wet and do not turn on damaged appliances because of the hazards of electric shock or fire. Have these appliances checked by a professional and replaced if they cannot be repaired.
(View of washing machine and water heater in a basement. View of a professionals checking these appliances to ensure that they work properly).
TEXT: It is safer to use flashlights instead of candles. If you must use candles, do not put them on or near anything that can catch fire. Never leave burning candles unattended. Extinguish candles when you leave the room.
(View of person using a flashlight to view the circuit breaker in a darkened home. View of woman safely lighting two candles on a kitchen table, away from all flammable materials. View of candles being extinguished before the woman leaves the room).
TEXT: Have a smoke alarm with fresh batteries on each level of the house and inside every bedroom. In addition, have a carbon monoxide alarm in the hallway near bedrooms in each separate sleeping area.
(View of man replacing the batteries in his smoke alarm and testing it. Various views of people placing and testing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in their homes).
TEXT: Always use charcoal outside. The charcoal bag label says: "Warning! Carbon Monoxide Hazard. Burning charcoal inside can kill you. It gives off carbon monoxide, which has no odor. NEVER burn charcoal inside homes, vehicles or tents."
(View of woman outside pouring charcoal into her grill. View of warning label on charcoal bag).
TEXT: For more information, contact the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or visit our website at www.cpsc.gov
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