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WHATS NEWS ARTICLE  -  APRIL 2025

Good Friday Appeal

Easter is just around the corner, which means that Clonbinane CFA are back raising much needed funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

Our members will be out on force on Friday 18th April, rattling tins and knocking on doors. For those of you that will not be around on the day, don’t worry, as we have set up a virtual tin.

Please support our virtual tin rattle by donating via the link below. Link can also be found on our Facebook Page/Clonbinane CFA

https://fundraise.goodfridayappeal.com.au/fund.../clonbinane

In Home Fire Safety

Fires within the home can be devastating and sometimes fatal. If a fire were to start in your home while you were sleeping, you would not smell the smoke. The best chance of survival is having working smoke alarms in all sleeping areas.

Smoke alarms should be.

• Tested monthly

• Dusted around the outside cover at least once a year

• If your alarm uses 9-volt battery it should also be replaced every year

To test your alarm, press the test button on the smoke alarm and wait for the 'beep, beep, beep'

If it does beep this means your alarm is working.

Remember, only working smoke alarms save lives.

If a fire were to start within your home, you need to have an escape plan. Things you will need to consider when creating your plan.

  • Keeping your exits clear
  • Leaving keys in locked doors and security doors when you are inside so you can escape if a fire occurs
  • Knowing how to get out of your room if a fire was outside the door
  • Get out and stay out
  • Having a safe meeting place outside of the home eg letterbox, footpath
  • Call Triple Zero (000) and ask for FIRE