LET’S BE PREPARED FOR WINTER 2008-2009!
Cold weather is just around the corner so here are a few tips to help you be prepared!
1. Test your smoke alarm by pushing in on the lighted button to make sure it is working. If there is no tone when the button is pushed, please call the office ASAP!
2. Initial start up of heat could cause smoke alarm to go off, generally this is the dust burning off the coils and is nothing to be alarmed about.
3. When building a fire:
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Always make sure the flue is open.
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Please don’t burn pine, it leaves a residue and could cause a chimney fire.
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Put hot coals in a metal container only.
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NEVER put hot coals in trash compactor!
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Keep fire screen closed.
4. Please check all windows and doors for drafts. Contact the office at 761-1666 to place a work order if you feel you have a draft area in your apartment.
5. Anytime the temperature falls below freezing for any extended length of time, be sure to leave faucets dripping. Also leave cabinets open to plumbing so warm air can circulate to the kitchen and bathroom pipes.
6. Make certain if leaving town to NOT turn heat off or below 60 degrees, this could cause pipes to burst and apartments to flood.
7. In the event of ice or snow, sidewalks, parking lots, and common areas may become slick. Be sure to use extra caution when walking in these areas. Crowne Park Apartments will start using ice melt and shoveling once snow or ice has stopped, however slick spots may still exist so ALWAYS use caution.
Please contact our office at 761-1666 if you have any questions.
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