Home Fire Safety Checklist From National Board of Fire Underwriters
Fire prevention week urges habits to prevent home fires caused by carelessness. Check attic and basement cleanliness, dispose of trash and oily rags, service heating plants, use safe ashtrays, avoid matches in beds and in closets, and ensure electrical equipment and fuses are proper. Keep TVs ventilated and look for UL approved labels.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
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State aids dislodged owners for fire safe homes
Federal and state actions help cover relocation costs for residents and businesses displaced by highway projects. Since Oct 28 1942, 19 states have authorized payments up to 200 for residential and up to 3000 for business relocations, with about 3000 properties moved. Local admin handles disbursements, 77 percent of checks cover interstate relocations, and 90 percent of moves occur in urban areas.
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New York
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Ohio
Oregon
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South Dakota
Tennessee
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West Virginia
Wisconsin
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Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Insulation tip to boost radiator efficiency
Heating experts warn uninsulated walls waste energy as radiators heat the outdoors. As a temporary measure they advise sliding a sheet of urethane insulation behind the radiator to improve efficiency.
Home Buyer Seeks Big Storage Area
A home buyer seeks extensive storage space emphasizing a basement with outdoor access as a low cost storage solution. The Institute of Home Designers notes basements offer value at about one dollar per square foot versus ten dollars above ground, suitable for bulky items, seasonal equipment, canned goods, and hardware tools.
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Air Conditioning Planned for Superior Court Building
The Superior Courtroom and law library in the county courthouse will receive a new air conditioning system with automatic damper and thermo state controls. The project, costing around $300,000 plus $4,000 to $5,000 for controls, aims to cool or heat spaces as needed and reduce operating costs while addressing glare and heat from skylights and glass.
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Course County
Jom H. Fisher
Heanug
Donald F. Harrington
Harrington
Fisher
Construction employs about 35 percent of US workers
Building experts say roughly 35 of every 100 workers in the United States are directly employed in the construction industry, making it the nation s second largest employer behind agriculture.
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