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Recap **** Via HRFE Holiday Fire Safety 12 Holiday Fire Safety Tips! Review the tips and full descriptions below for a safe holiday season. Find all 12 tips and a holiday fire safety checklist here . . . . . . . . . . . –...

Recap **** Via HRFE Holiday Fire Safety 12 Holiday Fire Safety Tips! Review the tips and full descriptions below for a safe holiday season. Find all 12 tips and a holiday fire safety checklist here . . . . . . . . . . . –...

**** Via HRFE We have reached our final holiday fire safety tip Thank you for following along. Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency wishes residents of the Halifax Region a happy and safe holiday season. Day 12 – Have a fire extinguisher accessible. Ensure everyone knows how to use it. Having a fire extinguisher nearby is...

**** Via HRFE Follow along for our 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety Tips! Day 11 – Turn off the holiday lights before bed. Rest easy with safety in mind. Holiday lights add magic to the season, but turn them off before bed or when you leave home. It helps prevent overheating and ensures safety...

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinics have these upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, December 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...

**** Via HRFE Follow along for our 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety Tips! Day 10 – Keep flammables 3 feet away from heat sources. After unwrapping, dispose of paper to keep the festivities safe. To keep your holidays safe, be sure to keep flammable items—like presents, Christmas trees, wrapping paper, and decorations—at least 3...

**** Halifax Water Release Fluoridation of Drinking Water resumes at J.Douglas Kline (Pockwock Lake) Halifax Water is advising customers that fluoridation of drinking water has resumed at J.Douglas Kline (Pockwock Lake) water supply plant.   While the addition of fluoride is not a regulatory requirement, Halifax Water has reported this change in drinking water treatment to...

**** Via HRFE Follow along for our 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety Tips! Day 9 – Matches and lighters should be stored out of reach and locked away. Out of sight, safe, and secure. Matches and lighters should be stored high and out of sight. Let’s keep them safely out of reach of curious...

**** Via HRFE Follow along for our 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety Tips! Day 8 – Always use outdoor-rated lights outside. They’re made to withstand the elements. Brighten up your holiday safely. Holiday lights add a festive touch, but safety is key. Use outdoor-rated lights, check for frays or cracks, and avoid nails or...

**** Via HRFE Follow along for our 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety Tips! Day 7 – Always have a designated cook in the kitchen. Keep holiday treats safe and sweet. The holidays are a busy time in the kitchen. Remember to always have a designated cook in the kitchen — even a quick distraction...