iDorm?
Shaun Mitchell Staff Reporter
Issue date: 9/29/05 Section: News
Public Safety is keeping an eye out for the Sacred Heart community by advising dorms, apartments, and townhouses with too many extension cords to unplug them when not in use. With so many gadgets that require power and energy, it is foolish to keep them plugged in all the time.
Overloaded extension cords are one of the leading causes of dorm room fires.
According to The Center for Campus Fire Safety, 75 people have died in student housing within the United States since January of 2000.
The Center for Campus Fire Safety is a non-profit organization that raises awareness of the dangers of campus fires, under the direction of Ed Comeau. They are working diligently towards making September the national campus fire safety month.
Looking good is very important to a college student, but that doesn't mean students need to compromise safety for any trend. You can look good with your digital gadgets and be smart about fire safety, too.
"If a resident is unsure if their extension cord is in compliance, they may contact the Public Safety department and we will have an officer inspect it," said Fernandez.
With Public Safety on call 24 hours a day and The Center for Campus Fire Safety on the internet, put your digital "bling" to good use.
Call Public Safety at (203) 371-7995 or check out safety guidelines from The Center for Campus Fire Safety over at campusfire.org with your laptop. Look good and be safe, Sacred Heart!
Overloaded extension cords are one of the leading causes of dorm room fires.
According to The Center for Campus Fire Safety, 75 people have died in student housing within the United States since January of 2000.
The Center for Campus Fire Safety is a non-profit organization that raises awareness of the dangers of campus fires, under the direction of Ed Comeau. They are working diligently towards making September the national campus fire safety month.
Looking good is very important to a college student, but that doesn't mean students need to compromise safety for any trend. You can look good with your digital gadgets and be smart about fire safety, too.
"If a resident is unsure if their extension cord is in compliance, they may contact the Public Safety department and we will have an officer inspect it," said Fernandez.
With Public Safety on call 24 hours a day and The Center for Campus Fire Safety on the internet, put your digital "bling" to good use.
Call Public Safety at (203) 371-7995 or check out safety guidelines from The Center for Campus Fire Safety over at campusfire.org with your laptop. Look good and be safe, Sacred Heart!