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November 2024
Page 14, PGA C.A.N.! 2 Spaces November 2024

Professional Firefighters And

Paramedics Of Palm Beach County

By Steen Eriksson, Fire Protection highly flammable
Community Relations, Association (NFPA) hydrogen gas when
IAFF Local 2928 five deaths occur being charged. When
Across the United States, each year from turkey the concentration of
more cooking fires occur on fryer accidents. These hydrogen reaches 4 to
Thanksgiving Day than any a c c i de nt s c a use 7 percent, it becomes
other day of the year. The around 60 injuries explosive.
Consumer Products Safety and cause $15 million Whenever possible,
Commission reports that on average, there are 1,600 in property damage. charge the batteries
cooking-related fires, more than three times the daily Please make sure outside, or at the least, in a well-ventilated area. Routinely
average. to always follow the inspect the battery and charger to ensure everything is in
As the weather begins to turn a bit cooler, we start to manufacturer’s instructions when using a deep fryer and, good condition, always follow the proper instructions,
think about all the holiday cooking in our plans to enjoy foremost, make sure it is used only outside, and not on a and have a smoke detector installed in the charging area.
time with family and friends. Thanksgiving is typically wood deck. Following these safety tips for cooking and for
one of those days with a lot of meal preparations for As golf carts are becoming more popular in our charging your golf cart can help prevent an incident that
different dishes going on at the same time. With family neighborhoods, it is important to follow some basic tips could have a tragic outcome.
and friends around, there can be a lot of distractions too. when charging the batteries. The batteries may release Please stay safe and well.
It is important to continually be aware of what is going
on in the kitchen, and never let the food on the stove or in
the oven be left unattended. Additionally, keep an eye on
the children who may be curious and want to get involved Tax Talk from page 13
in all the fun activities happening in the kitchen.
Turkey fryers account for more than half of The Communications honored that several national communication organizations
Thanksgiving cooking fires. According to the National and New Media team have awarded the TCO’s Welcome Guide.
is proud of the hard
work that went into our
Welcome Guide, which
Reminder From was created and designed
for people relocating
Palm Beach Gardens to Palm Beach County.
It details the services
offered by the TCO,
Police Department including driver’s
license, motor vehicle registration and property tax payment
Adopt These Habits To information. It also includes valuable information to assist
new residents with voter registration, school enrollment and
Prevent Vehicle Burglaries other popular county services. We are extremely proud and

• Please lock your vehicle doors every time
– even for a quick stop or at home.
• Never leave items of any kind inside your
vehicle. Hiding items doesn’t work!
• At a minimum, if you must leave items,
place them in your trunk.
• Cell phone/iPod power cords, GPS

holders and other key sets act as neon signs.
• Park in well-lit areas, stay alert and call
in any suspicious activities to the police
department nonemergency number: 799-4445.

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