As summer winds down and we prepare to move our students back to college. There is a lot of things that need to be done for a smooth transition and it is very easy to get overwhelmed and side tracked. If your student is living off campus it is easy to loose site of the potential hazard of off campus housing. Here are few fire and safety hazards that have lead to serious injury or loss of life. Talk to your student about these hazards and others to ensure a safe and positive off campus living experience.

1. No Smoke or CO detectors located in the main living areas and bedrooms or detectors that are inoperable.
2. Over loading extension cords or outlet.
3. Use of make shift mood light (scarf or similar material over lamp shades).
4. Space heaters in confined spaces or near flammable items such as clothing and furniture.
5. Using the oven for heating.
6. Furnace not serviced by a licensed Heat and Cooling Contractor in the past year.

Before you move in, meet with property manager to go over the safety and maintenance records and check with the University Campus Residence Life Office to get information for safe off campus living.

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