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Have you checked your smoke alarms yet? While local residents changed their clocks Sunday (March 10) for daylight savings, the Oakville Fire Department is once again reminding residents to get into the habit of regularly checking and replacing the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Fire officials note that nearly half of all fatal fires in Ontario occur because there are no working smoke alarms in the home. The most common reason the alarms do not work is because the batteries are old or have been taken out. "Most deaths due to fire happen at night when everyone is sleeping," said Gary Laframboise, chief fire prevention officer with the Oakville Fire Department. "We can't stress enough the importance of regularly replacing batteries in smoke alarms. Sometimes you only have about a minute or two to escape a fire, so it's absolutely critical that alarms are working properly." Laframboise said it is Ontario law to have working smoke alarms on every storey of a home and outside each sleeping area. For added protection, the Oakville Fire Department encourages the installation of smoke alarms inside all bedrooms. Residents and property owners are also reminded to replace smoke alarms every 10 years to ensure they work correctly. Tampering with, or removing batteries from a smoke alarm is illegal and failure to comply with the Fire Code smoke alarm requirements could result in a ticket for $235 or a fine of up to $50,000. Residents are encouraged to follow these simple steps when developing their home fire escape plan: Health F E A S T 23 | Thursday, March 14, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com "Connected to your Community" O F F A I R W A Y S Most deaths due to fire happen at night when everyone is sleeping. We can't stress enough the importance of regularly replacing batteries in smoke alarms. Sometimes you only have about a minute or two to escape a fire, so it's absolutely critical that alarms are working properly. Chief fire prevention officer, Oakville Fire Department Gary Laframboise ·Ensure all smoke alarms are installed properly and are in working order ·Develop a home fire escape plan and practice it often ·Ensure all exits are unobstructed and easy to access; and practice two ways out of each room, if possible ·Determine who will be responsible for helping young children, the elderly, or others requiring assistance; as well as a meeting place outside, where everyone can be accounted for ·If there's smoke, get low and go under the smoke to the closest safe exit ·Call 911 from outside the home from a cellphone or neighbouring home; and once out, stay out. Never re-enter a burning building To learn more about the maintenance of smoke alarms and home fire safety, visit www.oakville.ca and search fire safety. The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) was recently the recipient of a $27,619.42 cheque donated from the proceeds of the Feast of the Fairways golf tournament put on by Budds' Imported Cars at the end of August 2012 in support of the cancer society. Here, from left to right, are Lisa Dale (CCS, Halton unit fundraising co-ordinator), Terry Budd (of Budd's Imported Cars) and Bob Salvian (Budd's sales manager). photo by Chantal Ayotte ­ Oakville Beaver (Follow on Twitter @halton_photog) Rotary Club of Burlington North & Breast Cancer Support Services bring you... 1 Million Steps for Breast Cancer Awareness Sunday, April 7, 2013 9:00am to 10:00am at The Burlington Mall All walkers must pre-register and check in at the food court by 8:30am Power walk outside with Tread Powerfully, or stay inside and walk. For more information, to register and to start collecting pledges, visit our website at www.breastcancersupport.org 4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE Morning Sickness? WITH Back Pain? Trouble Sleeping? DIABETES Breastfeeding Concerns? Pregnancy and Did Postnatal Nutrition questions? DIE OF You Know ... Chiropractic care has been shown to: · decrease low back pain, sciatica and headaches HEART · shorten labour times by at least 24% · reduce chance of back labour DISEASE. · improve morning sickness Better your odds. Visit getserious.ca $25.00 per walker Have your friends and family pledge to support you! Pledging can be done On-Line! Registration fee of · improve sinus congestion And allow you to enjoy your pregnancy and delivery to the fullest! First 300 walkers will receive a step counter. Tax receipts available for donations of $20 or more. 250 Wyecroft Rd., Unit 15, Oakville Family Chiropractor/Acupuncturist www.acornhealth.ca Dr. Jenna Davis 905.844.WELL (9355) drdavis@acornhealth.ca