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Filed under: Teens, Health & Safety: Babies, Day Care & Education
There are plenty of things to worry about when your child goes off to college. Will she be homesick? Will he party like a rock star? Will anyone actually go to class? Here's another thing to worry about that you might not have considered: According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) data, the number of fires in campus housing has risen in recent years, with 3,300 fires in 2005. From 2000 through 2005 there were 39 deaths and nearly 400 injuries from fires in college housing such as dormitories, fraternities, sororities and barracks.
Of course, CPSC isn't just trying to scare you. Together with NFPA they have put together a list of recommendations that will help keep kids safe and hopefully give parents some peace of mind.
First some facts: Fires in college housing are more common during the evening hours and weekends, when students are actually in their rooms. 72% of dorm fires are cooking-related - starting in hot plates, microwaves, grills, etc. Number one safety tip - cook only in designated areas and never leave cooking equipment unattended.
The CPSC recommendations don't mention anything about fire extinguishers, but it seems like it would be a good idea to make sure your child's room has one. Click here to read the rest of their recommendations.
Of course, CPSC isn't just trying to scare you. Together with NFPA they have put together a list of recommendations that will help keep kids safe and hopefully give parents some peace of mind.
First some facts: Fires in college housing are more common during the evening hours and weekends, when students are actually in their rooms. 72% of dorm fires are cooking-related - starting in hot plates, microwaves, grills, etc. Number one safety tip - cook only in designated areas and never leave cooking equipment unattended.
The CPSC recommendations don't mention anything about fire extinguishers, but it seems like it would be a good idea to make sure your child's room has one. Click here to read the rest of their recommendations.
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ReaderComments (Page 1 of 1)
8-21-2007 @ 9:32PM
Vicki said...I have to say that the recommendations read like the dorm regulations that I was handed 20 years a go when I started college. Maybe it should start with read dorm regulations.
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8-22-2007 @ 11:01AM
Trish said...I spent so many nights shivering outside in my pj's because someone pushed 0 too many times while making popcorn!
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8-22-2007 @ 10:16AM
Eva said...Read and FOLLOW dorm regulation and get out of the building when the fire alarm goes off. I was in a dorm fire once and few people got out promptly.
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