This free class is open for everyone to attend. This educational class will focus on how to prevent fire and fire safety. It will be presented by Danny Foote who works for the Jacksonville Fire Department. It's organized by RADO (Riverside Avondale Development Organization) and the R2 section of the RAP Assisted Neighborhood Watch.
Everyone one is welcome including children. Invite everyone you know! :)
Call Melody at 381.0950 with any questions.
What : Free Fire Safety Class
When: Tuesday August 31st
Time: 6:00 pm
Where: 2519 Phyllis Street 32204 (Firefighter Hall)
Who: YOU!!!!
8.30.2010
8.06.2010
Green Initiatives : It's HOT!!! Save on you electric bill
Cooling your home during the hottest part of the year
-Install set-back digital thermostats on your A/C system or heat pump. Every degree of set “up” for air conditioning may save up to 6% on central A/C electric usage. These devices can also “turn off” A/C when you are not home.
-Close windows and doors during the hottest parts of the day, and when outdoor conditions are humid. Humidity can build up in home furnishings and may cause your A/C to run longer.
-Close draperies and window shades on sunny warm days, especially on south and western facing windows.
-Reduce oven, stove, indoor lights, and TV use since appliances release considerable by-product heat indoors resulting from electrical use.
-Accentuate natural lighting in your home, this will reduce the need for lighting.
-Use “solar tube” skylights where spaces have no windows.
-Install ceiling fans in your most frequently occupied rooms, such as family rooms and bedrooms – fans can make 80 degrees seem like 75 degrees.
-When outdoor conditions are mild – open your windows in all rooms of the home for natural ventilation.
-Choose energy-efficient windows for replacements – look for the NFRC (National Fenestration Rating Council) rating or have and equivalent energy performance warranty from the manufacturer or builder.
-Plant drought tolerant shade trees around your home, but remember to provide good “solar” access to south-facing windows during winter.
-Select the lightest colors when painting your home or putting on a new roof.
These tips should help you save a little energy and money during these incredibly hot months In Florida!
-Install set-back digital thermostats on your A/C system or heat pump. Every degree of set “up” for air conditioning may save up to 6% on central A/C electric usage. These devices can also “turn off” A/C when you are not home.
-Close windows and doors during the hottest parts of the day, and when outdoor conditions are humid. Humidity can build up in home furnishings and may cause your A/C to run longer.
-Close draperies and window shades on sunny warm days, especially on south and western facing windows.
-Reduce oven, stove, indoor lights, and TV use since appliances release considerable by-product heat indoors resulting from electrical use.
-Accentuate natural lighting in your home, this will reduce the need for lighting.
-Use “solar tube” skylights where spaces have no windows.
-Install ceiling fans in your most frequently occupied rooms, such as family rooms and bedrooms – fans can make 80 degrees seem like 75 degrees.
-When outdoor conditions are mild – open your windows in all rooms of the home for natural ventilation.
-Choose energy-efficient windows for replacements – look for the NFRC (National Fenestration Rating Council) rating or have and equivalent energy performance warranty from the manufacturer or builder.
-Plant drought tolerant shade trees around your home, but remember to provide good “solar” access to south-facing windows during winter.
-Select the lightest colors when painting your home or putting on a new roof.
These tips should help you save a little energy and money during these incredibly hot months In Florida!
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