Oct. 9 Clearfield-Jefferson ARC Notes

Fire Safety Tips for smoke detectors:

Be sure to have smoke detectors in all sleeping areas and on every level of your home including the basement. Have a smoke detector either in each bedroom or in the hall adjacent to the bedroom.

Test the batteries in your smoke detectors monthly, and replace your batteries when you turn your clocks forward or back for daylight saving time. If you are hearing impaired, use a tested and approved smoke detector that triggers a strobe light.

Every house should have a fire extinguisher:

At least one fire extinguisher should be installed in plain view above the reach of children in every home. They should be positioned near escape routes and away from stoves or heating appliances.

Keep an all-purpose fire extinguisher in an accessible place and make sure everyone in your home knows how to use it. A multi-purpose fire extinguisher is best. This type of extinguisher can be used on any commonly caused type of fire.

Extinguishers should be inspected and serviced based upon the manufacturer’s service schedule. Rechargeable models must be serviced after every use. Disposable fire extinguishers can be used only once, then must be replaced.

If you have a fire, always call 911 first and then proceed as follows to operate an extinguisher, using the PASS system:

       PULL the pin out to unlock the operating lever.

       AIM low; point the extinguisher nozzle (or hose) at the base of the fire.

       SQUEEZE the lever below the handle to release the chemical.

       SWEEP from side to side, moving carefully toward the fire. Keep the extinguisher aimed at the base of the fire and sweep back and forth until the flames appear to be out. Watch the fire area. If the fire re-ignites, repeat the process.

Visit www.clearfieldjeffersonredcross.org to learn more about the Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter or visit us on Faceboook.

Health & Safety Classes:

Adult CPR

                        Clearfield-October 14, 2010 – 6pm

                        Brookville- October 19, 2010 – 6pm

First Aid

                        Brookville- October 21, 2010 – 6pm

                        Clearfield-October 21, 2010-6pm

Infant/Child CPR

                        Clearfield-November 4, 2010-6pm

Call 765-5516 in Clearfield or 849-2712 in Brookville to register for classes or place an order.

Blood Drives:

Clearfield Bloodmobile Schedule

Monday            Oct. 11                       Curwensville, UM Church                                         12:00-6:00

            Friday              Oct. 15                        440 Front Street Clearfield                                         12:00-6:00

            Thursday         Oct. 21                        Grampian Lions- Comm. BLDG                                12:30-6:00

            Friday              Oct. 22                                    Clearfield Masonic Lodge                                          1:00-7:00

            Wednesday      Oct. 27                        Bigler YMCA                                                             12:00-6:00

            Friday              Oct. 29                        440 Front Street                                                           12:00-6:00

Jefferson County Bloodmobile Schedule

            Thursday         Oct. 13                        EUM Church, Brookville                                             12:00-6:00

            Thursday         Oct. 13                        Brockway American Legion                                        12:00-6:00

            Tuesday           Oct. 19                       SSCD – Punxsutawney                                                 12:00-6:00

Family Fire Safety Days:

Come join the Clearfield-Jefferson American Red Cross and Lowe’s on October 16, 2010 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Clearfield Office on 1100 South Second Street Clearfield to learn about fire safety. There will be fire trucks, games, smoke alarms and fire extinguisher (while supplies last), hot dogs and more.

Disaster Training:

The Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter of the American Red Cross will be holding Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) Training for anyone interested in volunteering.  The training is going to be held on Saturday, October 23rd at the Brookville Office beginning at 9am until approximately 5pm.  We are combining a 2 day class into 1.  This course is to prepare volunteers to safely and effectively use an ERV and its equipment to service the needs of people affected by natural disaster.  Pre-registration is required.  To register for this training, please call the office in Brookville at 814-849-2712.                                                                                                                                                                             

Upcoming events: 

The Red Cross will be selling hoagies, holiday wreaths and pies for November delivery.

Please contact our office for more information at 765-5516.

                  Red Cross is a United Way and United Fund Participating Agency and RSVP Station.

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org. Support your American Red Cross! Checks may be sent to Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter, 1100 S. Second St. Suite 2, Clearfield, Pa 16830, or Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter, 18 Western Ave, Brookville, Pa 15825.  VISA and MasterCard are accepted.