EL SEGUNDO HERALD July 12, 2018 Page 11
Add Fire Safety To Your Family’s Routine
EZEQUIEL “ZEKE” ACEVES
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“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough,
and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity.
It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.”
Community Briefs from page 3
City of El Segundo Looking
for Customer Feedback
The City of El Segundo recently posted a
message to local residents and businesses,
asking them to participate in a survey regarding
customer service. It reads as follows:
Among the City’s five Strategic Planning
goals is to “Enhance Customer Service
and Engagement.” It is important for us
to know where we stand today from your
point of view. This will help us monitor
the effectiveness of City services and
measure progress. To objectively assess
El Segundo residents’ and businesses’ use of
and satisfaction with various City services, the
City of El Segundo is conducting a customer
satisfaction surveys of several services.
The survey will be offered onsite
through iPads stationed at various City-wide
service counters:
• Four iPads are at the Planning and
Building, Public Works, Business License
transaction counters at City Hall
• Two iPads are located at the Library,
one at each floor
As City of El Segundo employees, it
is a privilege to be of service. City staff
is committed and dedicated to making a
difference in your quality of life, safety,
and economic development. Being realistic,
we know that there are things we do well
and some things we can likely do better.
Please let us know where we are exceeding
expectations or where we need improvement.
Your honest opinion will help us
take our service to the next level and fulfill
our commitment.
– Source: City of El Segundo
Bird Scooter Survey to
Go Before Council
In recent weeks, several “Bird” scooters were
placed in the local community. This was not done
in consultation with City of El Segundo staff.
As such, the City did not have the opportunity
to collaborate with the Bird Scooter Company on
how to ensure the safety of the community while
also preserving quality of life. The City agreed to
allow Bird to conduct a two-week trial period to
assess the viability of this transportation option
within El Segundo. The results of this assessment
will be reported to the City Council at the July
17 meeting. While staff continues to work with
the Bird Scooter Company towards a positive
solution, it’s important for those who choose to
use the scooters to understand the law related
to their use. These scooters are classified as
“motorized scooters” in the California Vehicle
Code. All operators (regardless of age) are
required to wear a helmet during use and have
a valid driver’s license. The scooters must be
driven in the roadway and not on sidewalks.
Users must obey the rules of the road during
operation. Scooters may not be parked on sidewalks
in a manner that blocks the public path
of travel or placed on private property. Those
who do not follow these rules are subject to
citation by the El Segundo Police Department.
Further information on the legal operation of
these scooters can be found in Sections 21220
through 21235 of the California Vehicle Code.
As part of the City’s analysis of the impact
of the Bird Scooters on our community, citizens
may complete a survey at the below link to
share their thoughts: https://www.surveymonkey.
com/r/BirdScooterSurvey
– Source: City of El Segundo •
– Melody Beattie
(BPT) - Think of all the items you replace
regularly - your cellphone, lightbulbs and even
your toothbrush. But when was the last time
you replaced your smoke alarm batteries,
or even the alarms themselves? It’s easy to
overlook, but the time to think about fire
safety is now - before an emergency strikes.
Many assume that because they have smoke
alarms in their homes, they’re protected in
the event of a fire. In reality, smoke alarms
need to be installed, maintained and tested
regularly to ensure they’re working properly.
That effort includes knowing how old smoke
alarms and their batteries are, as neither
lasts forever. While smoke alarm lifespan
and sensing technology have improved in
recent years, the fact remains that all smoke
alarms - even hardwired and sealed battery
models - expire after 10 years.
First Alert offers the following advice to
ensure your family is best protected from fire.
Count the alarms - In most cases, one
alarm isn’t enough. In fact, the U.S. Fire
Administration (USFA), recommends smoke
alarms be installed inside every bedroom,
outside each sleeping area and on every level
of the home, including the basement, as well
as one carbon monoxide (CO) alarm on each
level and in each sleeping area. A quick and
easy way to remember is one on every level
and in every bedroom.
Install them properly - An easy way to reduce
false alarms and maximize coverage is to take
a moment to review manufacturer guidelines
and install alarms in the proper locations.
Smoke alarms should generally be installed
at least 10 feet from a cooking appliance to
minimize false alarms. It’s also recommended to
install smoke alarms high on walls or ceilings.
Remember, smoke rises, so high placement
provides a direct path for detection.
Get complete coverage - In general, there
are two types of fires - quick flaming and
smoldering. Today’s smoke alarms are effective
at detecting both but use unique technologies
that make them better suited for particular
locations within the home. The NFPA and
other safety advocates recommend installing
dual-sensor alarms like the First Alert 10-
Year Battery Dual Sensor Alarm because
they provide the best potential for early
detection of all types of common household
fires while helping to reduce the number of
non-emergency alarms - all while providing
a decade of protection without the need for
costly and ongoing battery replacement.
Install and maintain - Having smoke alarms
is only one part of the story. In order to
function properly, all alarms must be regularly
inspected and maintained. Make sure to test
the alarm, by simply holding down the test
button, at least once a month. Also, when
testing, it’s important to clean the alarm to
remove any dust or debris. This advice holds
true even for newer alarms, which feature
10-year batteries, as well as hardwired alarms
that feature a battery back-up.
Plan your escape - Maintaining alarms is
essential to every household, but what about
your escape route? Unfortunately, recent
research indicates that just 25 percent of
families have an escape plan that they practice
regularly. To develop an effective plan, walk
through your home and inspect all possible
exits and escape routes. Identify two ways
out of each room, including windows and
doors. Practice your home fire escape plan
at least twice a year and make sure to plan
a meeting spot. For more fire safety tips,
visit www.firstalert.com.
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