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Plain-language guides from the OUGIST Safety Team — so every room, car and kitchen in your life is covered before it matters.
Wildfire Evacuation Checklist: What to Take, When to Leave and How to Prepare
Prepare before wildfire conditions become dangerous. This practical evacuation checklist covers what to pack, how to plan your routes, what to prepare for pe...
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What to Do If Your Car Catches Fire: 6 Steps Every Driver Should Know
Learn the six essential steps to take if your car catches fire or starts smoking. This guide explains when ...
College Dorm Fire Safety Checklist: 10 Tips for Students Moving In
Moving into a college dorm? Use this practical fire safety checklist to check exits, smoke alarms, outlets,...
How to Prepare Your Home for a Wildfire: A Homeowner’s Checklist
Wildfire preparation starts before smoke is visible. Use this homeowner checklist to reduce combustible mat...
How to Store and Inspect a Fire Extinguisher in Your Car
A fire extinguisher rolling under luggage is equipment you own, not equipment you can rely on. Secure it, k...
That Drip Has a Hot Date
Not every puddle is fuel, but a possible leak near hot vehicle parts is not a drive-and-see problem. Stop, ...
Your Car Is Not a Power Strip
Your car can charge devices, but its outlets are not unlimited. Use the vehicle's instructions, stop when a...
What to Do If Your Car Starts Smoking or Catches Fire
A smoking vehicle is not the time for a hood reveal. Learn the five safety-first steps every driver should ...
Where (and How) to Store a Fire Extinguisher
The right spots in every room so protection is always within a 10-second reach.
ABC vs. Class K: Choosing the Right Extinguisher
Which agent belongs in your kitchen — and why the wrong one can make a grease fire worse.
How Many Fire Extinguishers Does Your Home Need?
A floor-by-floor guide to sizing protection for apartments, houses and garages.
Choosing Your First Home Fire Extinguisher: The NFPA Guide to ABC & K Ratings
Buying a fire extinguisher isn't enough. Do you know your labels? Learn the NFPA ABCK fire classes & se...
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