Car Theft Prevention Tips

1. Take your keys and lock your car.
2. Never hide a second set of keys in your car.
3. Park in well-lit and attended lots.
4. If you are to use valet parking, leave only the ignition/door key.
5. Never leave your car running, even if you will be gone only for a few minutes.
6. Do not leave the registration in your car. This includes other valid documents that can easily trace your other     properties that would interest the thief.

Safe Driving Tips

1. Pay Attention. This is the number one cause of accidents based on statistics. Distracted drivers include     talking/texting on a cell phone, eating, drinking, reading, putting on make up or taking something from backseats.
2. Slow down. Practice cautious driving especially in severe weather conditions.
3. Have a ready PhilCharter Accident Notification Form. This will give you ready reference on what to do in case of an     accident. Include the checklist on claims requirements. Know what your insurance covers.
4. Practice good car maintenance and have your car checked at least once a year, especially before taking long trips.     If you notice something unusual with the unit, have it checked by your trusted mechanic.
5. Prepare a car emergency kit with the essential items needed in the event of an emergency


Emergency Kit

1. Battery powered portable radio and extra batteries
2. Can of motor oil
3. Early warning device should be kept in the trunk
4. Empty gas can
5. Flashlight with spare batteries.
6. Car cellular phone charger
7. Fuses
8. Jack for tires
9. Spare tire.
10. Tool box with screwdrivers, wrenches and a small hammer (keep this in glove compartment)
11. Tow rope

RESIDENTIAL FIRE – YOU WILL NEVER KNOW

Here are some safety tips for preventive residential fire. Use in your respective offices when applicable

1. Create a Fire Emergency Plan

Plan Ahead. Purchase fire safety items accessible in every part of your house and to member of your household. Do not lock and make sure that every member knows the location of these safety items. Mark an escape routes for each part of the house. Get everyone involved in the planning and essentially execute a fire drill.


2. Prepare Your Home

• When possibly afforded, have a smoke alarm especially in the bedroom areas.  Do not place in the kitchen or garage as the fumes could active the alarm
  
• b . Have fire extinguishers in key areas of your home such as the garage and your kitchen.

 
2.1  Electrical

1. Make sure all electrical work is performed by a qualified electrician.
2. Make sure you use the proper wattage bulbs for lamps, and keep lamps away from combustible materials.
3. Appliances:

• Check your appliances’ (toasters, coffee makers, hair dryers and irons, and the like) cords and plugs for cracks or frayed areas.
• Keep appliances off and unplugged when not in use.
• Clean off grease and food build-up on kitchen appliances. Unplug appliances while cleaning.
• Keep electrical appliances away from wet floors and counters.
• Make sure TVs have adequate ventilation.
• Fuse box or electrical panel should be checked yearly for the right fuses and breakers.

 2.2 Outlets and Extension Cords

• Discard or replace frayed or damaged cords.
• Don’t plug too many appliances into the same electrical outlet or on the same extension cord, or link too many cords together. You could overload the circuit.
• Never use extension cords with heating or air conditioning equipment.
• Both kitchen and bathrooms (and other rooms as recommended by electrician) should be equipped with ground-fault circuit-interrupters (GFCI) to minimize fire and shock hazards.
• The kitchen should have higher current wiring for many appliances.

2.3 Kitchen

1. Store kitchen items such as dishtowels, paper towels, potholders, wooden spoons, plastic utensils and food items     away from stove and cook-top burners.
2. The storage area above a stove or range should not contain any flammable or combustible items.
3. Follow manufacturer's guidelines when using appliances
4. Use only microwave-safe items in microwave ovens. Do not use metal or plastic products.
5. Don’t leave food cooking on stovetops unattended.
6. Keep pot handles inward, out of reach. Teach children to stay three feet away from the stove while you are     cooking.
7. When using the stove or range, turn on the exhaust fan while cooking. Be sure to clean the vent filters regularly.
8. If a fire should occur, use a fire extinguisher or suffocate it with a pot/pan lid, or close the oven door. Then turn off      the burner.
9. Never pour water on grease fires. These may cause the fire to get larger or create an explosion.
10. Use caution when using woks and deep-fryers. The large amount of hot oil can cause serious burns and       dangerous grease fires.
11. When you are finished with appliances, turn them off and unplug them.
12. Avoid grease build-up in the kitchen (stove, oven, appliances, etc). Clean stove, oven and microwave after       cooking to prevent grease fires.

3. Prepare a Home Inventory