Sep 15th, 2025

Learn How to Prevent Fires in Your Home 

September is Fire Prevention Month at OCH. Fire prevention is everyone’s responsibility. By making small changes, you can prevent fires. 

Throughout September, OCH staff will host 10 information sessions in 8 communities.  

What are some of the things that will be covered: 

More fires start in the kitchen than in any other part of the home. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time while you are frying, grilling, or broiling food, you should turn off the stove. 

Half of the home heating fires are reported during December, January and February. Stay warm this winter while practicing fire safety! Keep objects at least three feet (one meter) away from heat sources like the furnace, space heaters or baseboard heaters to avoid accidents. 

Charge into fire safety: To ensure fire safety while charging devices, always use the original or a certified charger on a hard, flat surface away from flammable materials. You can find more information and tips here: https://www.och-lco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/FPW25_BUY-CHARGE-RECYCLE-Tips-ENG.pdf 

Tenant insurance: Protect yourself and your family from unexpected events with tenant insurance. Learn more here: www.och-lco.ca/tenant-insurance/  

Learn about these topics and more at the following locations:  

• Sept. 15 at 231 Penfield lounge from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 

• Sept. 16 at 541 Thomson Lounge from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 

• Sept. 17 at 1475 Caldwell, in the Caldwell Family Centre from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. 

• Sept. 22 at 1670 Walkley Lounge from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 

• Sept. 26 at 380 Murray Lounge from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. 

All tenants are also welcome to join the BBQ at the 380 Murray breezeway on Spt. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m., The event will include safety tips, demonstrations and refreshments.