Carbondale Non-Bargaining Unit Employees Personnel Board
National Burn Awareness Week is February 7 - February 13 and the Carbondale Fire Department would like to share some information from the American Burn Association.
Plug major appliances directly into a wall outlet. Do not use extension cords or power strips. Only one heat-producing appliance should be plugged into an outlet.
Batteries can short circuit when the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of a battery are in contact with each other. Batteries in a pocket with coins, keys, and other metal objects can short circuit and cause burns.
Always check cords before use of cracks and frayed sockets, loose or bare wire, and loose connections.
Electric shock drowning occurs when electric current from damaged wiring in the marina, or from boats that are connected to the dock's power supply, travels through the water. This electric current can cause nearby swimmers to become incapacitated and drown.
For more information on National Burn Awareness Week 2021, please visit the American Burn Association.
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