We may be in Rexburg, and yes it may seem safer than many other places, but that does not mean we are immune to crime or other things that can happen.
- LOCK YOUR DOORS!!! If someone walks into your apartment because the door was unlocked and takes something, it is not considered breaking and entering.
- If you are going out at night, take a buddy. Please do not go running late at night by yourself.
- Always tell someone or your roommates where you're going and when you expect to return.
- Fire: Decorations should not be attached to the ceiling or near window coverings. All burning embers, such as incense, and open flames are prohibited. A $200 fine may be assessed for tampering with fire extinguishers or alarms.
- Grease fires are the most common type among apartments in Rexburg. Here's what to do in case of a grease fire.
1) Turn the heat heat off- Don't try to move the pot. You might accidentally splash yourself or your kitchen with burning oil and that would be bad.
2)Cover the pot with a metal lid- Fire cannot exist in the absence of oxygen. With the lid on ( and the heat off ), the fire should quickly consume all the oxygen and put itself out. Use a metal lid since glass will shatter.
3) Pour on baking soda- Baking soda will extinguish grease fires, but only if they are small. It takes a lot of baking soda to do the job.
4) Get out and Call 911- If the fire does break out of control, don't try to be a hero. Get out and find a phone to call 911.
Whatever you do, DO NOT do the following;
1) Do not use water- Pouring water can cause the oil to splash and spread the fire. The vaporizing water can also carry grease particles in it, also spreading the fire.
2) Do not move the pot or carry it outside- Throwing the pot outside might seem logical in the frenzy of the moment, but trying to move the pot might splash burning oil on you, your home, and anything outside.
3)Do not throw any other baking products on the fire- Flour might look like baking soda, but it won't react the same. Only baking soda can help put out a grease fire.
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