Home Heating Safety  - Click Here

(Fireplaces/Candles/Furnaces)

 

Electrical Safety - Click Here

Lightning Safety - Click Here

Portable Generator Safety - Click Here

Click here for Holiday Safety Tips - Click Here

 

Cooking Safety

 

 

What to do when Emergency Vehicles Approach - Click Here

 

The File of Life is designed to bring important medical information to the attention of EMS personnel in the event of an emergency. Originally designed for senior’s age 60 and older, it is also valuable for anyone of any age.

 

The File of Life is a red plastic magnetic file folder that attaches to the refrigerator, and contains important medical information about you. (See Image Below) It should be in plain view for any emergency response personnel. Emergency teams are trained to look for the packet when responding to area homes. 

 

File of Life Information includes: medication taken, allergies, medical conditions, blood type, recent surgery, emergency contact info. physician name and other important information about medical insurance, living will, etc.

 

File of Life packets are available free of charge at the Burlington Fire Station. Packets can be picked up 6:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday

 

 

Homeland Security Begins at Home - Click here

Homeland Security Info for kids - Click Here

Homeland Security Checklist - Click Here

Emergency Supply Checklist - Click Here

Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Detector

Illinois law requires that every  home is to have at least 1 working CO detector and smoke detector  within 15ft of every room used for sleeping.