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Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter for Area LTB1 April 2009 (NHW137)

Winter Fire Safety Checklist, When You Rent, Compost Danger,Police Crime Report.

By Malcolm Lawrence - 2nd April 2009 - Back to News

Neighbourhood Watch Area LTB1, Bridle Estate.

Police Co-ordinator: Senior Constable Brett Godden, Phone 5131 5085

Next Meeting

When: Monday 20th April 2009

Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Where: Salvation Army Hall,

Bridle Road, Morwell.

WINTER FIRE SAFETY CHECKLIST

Keep the people you love safe from house fires this winter

Remember:

* Always keep candles away from curtains and windows, don’t put them directly on wood or plastic and use only when an adult is watching.

* Check heaters before you use them for the first time each winter and keep clothing and curtains and toys at least one metre away. Always make sure there’s an adult around when you use heaters.

* Don’t overload power points & replace damaged cords.

* Always have a working smoke alarm between the living and sleeping areas of your home and change the battery once a year.

* Always place a screen in front of an open fire and put fires out before going out or to bed.

* Keep pot handles on the stove tuned inwards so they can’t be knocked over.

Open Fires:

· Always have a safety screen in front of an open fire, have it secured so children cannot come in contact with the fire.

· Don’t load too much fuel on at any time.

· Make sure the fire is extinguished before retiring for the night. One spark on the carpet can start a fire in your home.

· Do not leave very young children unattended near an open fire.

· Teach older children of the dangers of an open fire.

When You Rent:

Many thieves rent the house they live in, and when obtaining the keys to a new house, immediately cut another spare set. When it comes time to vacate, they hand the original keys back to the landlord and still have a set of keys to a house that will soon be occupied by someone else. When renting a house, change the locks and upon leaving, replace them with the originals. You can then re-use them in the next house. That way you have the only set of keys to your house - a small price for peace of mind.

Compost Danger:

A man died from kidney failure after inhaling fungal spores in the garden compost, according to a study in the Lancet. He developed a rare reaction to Aspergillus Fumigatus, which is commonly found in decayed plant matter. While relatively harmless in small numbers,

the spores are dangerous when a large amount is inhaled. People who often come in contact with large amounts of organic waste should wear a face mask.

POLICE CRIME REPORT FOR MARCH 2009 NHW AREA LTB1

Due To Privacy Considerations NOT ALL Offences For This Area Are Listed

• 10/9/2008 Bridle Road Property damage.
• 8/2/2009 The Avenue Theft of a motor vehicle.
• 24/2/2009 The Avenue Theft from a motor vehicle.
• 27/2/2009 The Avenue Theft from a motor vehicle in the garage.
• 27/2/2009 Oak Court Theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway.
• 1/3/2009 The Avenue Theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway.
• 1/3/2009 The Avenue Theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway.
• 1/3/2009 The Avenue Theft from a motor vehicle.
• 1/3/2009 Wattle Tree Crescent Theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway.
• 1/3/2009 Bridle Road Arson.
• 2/3/2009 Bridle Road Property damage to the school.
• 2/3/2009 The Avenue Theft from a motor vehicle.
• 3/3/2009 Gabo Way Property damage.
• \4/3/2009 The Avenue Theft from a house.
• 7/3/2009 Gillie Crescent Theft of a motor vehicle.
• 14/3/2009 Bridle Road Theft from the back garden of a house.
• 17/3/2009 The Avenue Theft from a motor vehicle in the driveway.
• 20/3/2009 Gillie Crescent Property damage to a house.

Summary Of Stolen Items For The Above Offences

3 Car accessories, 3 cash, 1 Cigarettes/Liquor, 6 Clothing, 5 Personal Property, 6 Sporting Goods

2 Motor Vehicles Stolen.

3 Offenders arrested for any reported offence in the area.

Remember! always report any suspicious incidents to the Police by dialling 000 (triple zero)

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: malcolml@dcsi.net.au