Recently issued the following announcement.
What: The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM), Eastern Illinois University and Charleston Fire Department are hosting an event urging students to create and practice a fire escape plan. September is Campus Fire Safety Month and the goal of this campaign is to prevent common campus fires and reduce fire hazards. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) fires in student housing cause an average of one death, 32 injuries, and $15 million dollars in property damage each year. Three out of four of those fires begins in the kitchen. The likelihood for a fire is greatest on the weekends and on weekdays from 5-9 PM. Since January 2000, at least 175 people, including students, parents and children have died in college-related fires with 7 of those fatalities occurring here Illinois.
When: Wednesday, September 8th at 11 AM
Where: Eastern Illinois University, 600 Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL 61920. Event will be help in the Cougill Foyer (Inside the front Entrance to Old Main).
Who: Illinois State Fire Marshal Matt Perez, EIU President David Glassman, EIU Executive Director of Housing and Dinning Mark Hudson and Charleston Fire Chief Steve Bennett
For more information please contact JC Fultz, Public Information Officer at OSFM, by calling 217-685-2041or email at jc.fultz@illinois.gov
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