{"id":2938,"date":"2025-02-03T18:19:53","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T00:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thexradio3.com\/news\/?p=2938"},"modified":"2025-02-03T18:23:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T00:23:12","slug":"osfm-stresses-burn-prevention-starts-where-you-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/local-news\/2938-osfm-stresses-burn-prevention-starts-where-you-live\/","title":{"rendered":"OSFM Stresses: Burn Prevention Starts Where You Live"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p><span style=\"background-color: initial;\">Burn risks are present in every living space, from homes to apartments to temporary shelters.&nbsp; During National Burn Awareness Week (February 2-8, 2025), the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is raising awareness about preventing burn injuries and fires in the home.&nbsp; This year\u2019s theme, \u201cBurn Prevention Starts Where You Live,\u201d highlights practical steps to reduce burn hazards in kitchens, bathrooms, sleeping areas, and storage spaces.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cBurn injuries can happen fast, making it so important that you are following proper safety steps to help injuries from occurring.&nbsp; The statistics are staggering when it comes to the number of burn injuries that impact the U.S per year,\u201d said Illinois State Fire Marshal James A. Rivera.&nbsp; \u201cFrom curious little hands in the kitchen, to accidentally knocking over your fresh cup of coffee, can lead to a catastrophic burn that leaves physical and emotional scares for a lifetime.&nbsp; Simple, proactive changes can help prevent life-altering injuries and create safer living environments for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Our friends and partners at Camp I AM Me by the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance have amazing programs available to burn survivors and have changed the lives of countless kids and adults.&nbsp; Visit their website to learn more about their programs at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ifsa.org\/survivor-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.ifsa.org\/survivor-programs\/<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ifsa.org\/survivor-programs\/.\">.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ifsa.org\/survivor-programs\/.\"><\/a>The American Burn Association reports there were 32,540 burn injury cases in 2023 and 156,073 burn injury cases over 5 years that required inpatient hospitalization at a burn center.&nbsp; Each year there is an estimated 1 person per 10,000 people in the U.S. requiring inpatient hospitalization at a burn center.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) burn injuries continue to be a significant public health issue, with more than 398,000 people seeking medical care for burns in the United States in 2021.&nbsp; Compared to the overall population, children under five were two times as likely to be seen for burn injuries at a hospital emergency department.&nbsp; Many of these injuries occur in the home and are preventable through awareness and education.<\/p>\n<p>According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), approximately every 60 seconds, someone in the U.S. sustains a burn injury serious enough to require treatment.&nbsp; A scald injury can happen at any age.&nbsp; Children, older adults, and people with disabilities are especially at risk.&nbsp; Hot liquids from bath water, hot coffee, and even microwaved soup can cause devastating injuries.&nbsp; Scald burns are the second-leading cause of all burn injuries.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Each year, thousands of individuals are affected by burn injuries that could have been prevented through simple safety measures,&#8221; said Philip Zaleski, Camp I Am Me Executive Director.&nbsp; &#8220;National Burn Awareness Week is an opportunity for all of us to take proactive steps to reduce the risk of burns in our homes and communities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Keep these key tips in mind to help prevent burn injuries from occurring:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 2em;\">&#8211; Kitchen Safety:&nbsp; Store flammable items away from heat, turn pot handles inward, and never leave cooking food unattended.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 2em;\">&#8211; Bathroom Precautions:&nbsp; Set your water heater below 120\u00b0F and supervise children in the bath.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 2em;\">&#8211; Sleeping Areas:&nbsp; Extinguish candles before sleeping and keep heat sources away from fabrics.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 2em;\">&#8211; General Home Safety:&nbsp; Test smoke alarms regularly, charge devices safely, and store chemicals out of reach.<\/p>\n<p>National Burn Awareness Week is an initiative of the American Burn Association, bringing together fire, life safety, and healthcare professionals to educate the public on burn injury prevention.&nbsp; This annual campaign emphasizes the importance of proactive safety measures and community collaboration to reduce the risk of burn injuries.&nbsp; For more information on campaign resources, burn prevention tips, and key dates, visit ifsa.org and ameriburn.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Burn risks are present in every living space, from homes to apartments to temporary shelters.&nbsp; During National Burn Awareness Week (February 2-8, 2025), the Office of the Illinois State Fire [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2938","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-local-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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