**CITY OF TIMMINS NEWS RELEASE**

On Monday, July 13, the Timmins Fire Department will begin its home inspection program.

Firefighters will be going home to home asking residents to ensure their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms work, and that they have an evacuation plan in case of a fire. An emergency or evacuation plan should contain personal and emergency contact numbers, a primary and secondary safe meeting place, safe exits and evacuation
routes, directions to turn off utilities, important documents (such as copies of
identification documents, insurance, wills, etc.), and planning for any potential special
needs.

The crews will be maintaining physical distancing when in contact with residents.
For more information visit https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/emergency_services/fire_department

 

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