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Safety

Tornado Safety
Tornado Watch
Tornado Warning
Shelter Areas
Smoke Detectors
In Case of Fire
Fire Equipment
Vehicle Safety

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TORNADO SAFETY:

*Watch for these danger signs:*	*Best ways to be warned:*
Severe thunderstorms with frequent lightening, heavy rain, strong winds or power failure. Hail Roaring noise Funnel cloud	Keep your “eye to the sky” Listen for warning sirens Weather radio stations Television stations

TORNADO WATCH: Means there is a possibility of one or more tornadoes in your area. Continue normal activity, but watch for tornados.

TORNADO WARNING: Means a tornado has been sighted or detected by radar and may be approaching - SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY!

SHELTER AREAS: Laundry rooms, first floor hallways, landings, or bathrooms. If you have any questions regarding where to take shelter, simply contact the office!

SMOKE DETECTORS: The smoke detectors are hard-wired in. DO NOT DISCONNECT THEM! If you have any problems with your smoke detector contact the Resident Manager.

IN CASE OF FIRE: If your smoke detector goes off because of smoke from a fire, please follow these procedures:

1. REPORT THE FIRE TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY (911 may be installed in your area). Do not assume that someone else has called. Keep emergency telephone numbers posted by your telephone at all times.

2. Feel the door before leaving the apartment. If it is cool, open it carefully and leave the apartment by the closest exit. Close the apartment door behind you.

3. Walk quickly, remain CALM. Be familiar with the building and know in advance where the exits are located.

4. Exit your floor by using the stairs. If you cannot use the stairwell due to physical impairment, stay in the stairwell until a firefighter reaches you.

IF, BEFORE LEAVING YOUR APARTMENT, THE DOOR FEELS HOT, DO NOT LEAVE THE APARTMENT. KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED AND SEAL OFF ANY CRACKS WITH WET TOWELS. OPEN A WINDOW FOR AIR. TRY TO REMAIN CALM. DO NOT JUMP. A FIRE FIGHTER WILL REACH YOU.

FIRE EQUIPMENT: It is illegal in the State of Minnesota to tamper, alter, steal, activate a false alarm, or take any action which limits or prohibits the use of the fire equipment in the building. This equipment is for emergency use only and is not to be tampered with. Any person(s) caught tampering with such equipment will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law - this can mean jail time and/or a hefty fine. RESIDENTS SHOULD ALWAYS RESPOND TO THE FIRE ALARM, EVEN IF IT IS THOUGHT TO BE A FALSE ALARM.

A major safety issue exists anytime there is disrespect for the fire alarms/equipment in an apartment building. Any type of tampering is considered vandalism and malicious behavior. Some may see such activity as a practical joke, but in essence, those engaging in such acts may be jeopardizing the lives of the people in the building by causing the system to be inoperable in an emergency.

We have spoken with the Fire Marshal in your city about such problems. They will offer any assistance they can in prosecuting offenders. Following are the laws concerning this violation:

TAMPERING WITH FIRE EQUIPMENT

Sec.10.201. No person shall molest, tamper with, damage or otherwise disturb any apparatus, equipment or appurtenance belonging to or under the supervision and control of the fire department without authority from the chief or his authorized representative to do so.

TAMPERING WITH FIRE HYDRANT OR FIRE APPLIANCE

Sec.10.202. No person shall remove, tamper with or otherwise disturb any fire hydrant or fire appliance required to be installed or maintained under the provisions of this code except for the purpose of extinguishing fire, training purposes, recharging, or making necessary repairs, or when permitted by the fire department. Whenever a fire appliance is removed as herein permitted, it shall be replaced or reinstalled as soon as the purpose for which it was removed has been accomplished.

The violation is listed as a misdemeanor with a penalty of $700 and/or 90 days in jail. Because of the seriousness of this crime, we will stress jail time to the city attorney when the person(s) is apprehended. If you know of someone who tampers with the alarms, please contact the Property Manager directly, or notify the Resident Manager.

We will offer a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible. You can remain anonymous.

VEHICLE SAFETY: vehicle safety is important in any setting, including the parking lots at apartment buildings. Many thefts from vehicles can be prevented. It is up to the resident to take the necessary precautions. One anti-theft measure to consider is purchasing a car alarm that activates a siren, horn or the lights when a door, hood, or trunk is opened. Another is installing transparent film to the inside of automobile window glass. While the window will still break, it will not allow someone to easily reach inside the vehicle. Some other important steps that can be taken to help safeguard a vehicle’s contents include:

Locking all doors on the vehicle and pocketing the keys whenever the vehicle is parked.
Closing all windows and making sure the trunk hatch is locked.
Replacing door locks with smooth tapered ones which are more difficult to open with a wire or coat hanger.
Never hiding vehicle keys under the bumper, hood, floor mat or seat.
Remembering not to put a name, address or license plate number on a key ring. If the keys are lost or stolen, it will only help a thief find the vehicle or home.
Taking everything of value out of the vehicle or locking it in the trunk. Never leave packages, portable radios, loose change or other valuables in plain view.
Using Operation ID to engrave the driver’s license number on items such as car stereos, tape or CD players, etc.

Whenever you approach your vehicle, you should check to make sure your hubcaps, antenna, license plate and plate tabs are still attached. You should also take a quick look at other vehicles nearby to see if they have been tampered with or damaged. If you observe persons behaving suspiciously in the parking lots, notify management or call the police immediately.

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