The first week of April kicks off Window Fall Prevention Week. Window falls can be predictable and are preventable. Clackamas Fire District #1 encourages residents to help reduce the risk of injury to children. Safe Kids Worldwide reports 3,300 children under the age of six fall from windows every year and are the most at risk of falling from windows.
For the second year in a row, Clackamas Fire District #1 has Window Fall Prevention posters that will be made available to all apartment complexes with common areas (laundry/community rooms). The posters will also be available to any area businesses interested in displaying them.
Window safety tips:
*Teach kids and caregivers that screens keep bugs out not kids in.
*Limit window openings to less than 4 inches.
*If you must open windows more than 4 inches, install a window guard or window stop that can be easily removed by and adult in an emergency.
*Keep areas in front of windows clear of anything a child can climb on. Move furniture away from windows.
*Enforce a KID-FREE ZONE in front of all windows.
*Keep windows closed and locked when not in use.
*Go to www.stopat4.com for more information on the Stop at 4" campaign.
If you would like additional information on window safety and fall prevention, contact our Fire Prevention Office at 503.742.2660.
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