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Happy Thanksgiving
What are you thankful for this time of year?
The staff at Rue & Ziffra, P.A., want to extend our sincerest gratitude for the community, clients and our loyal supporters.
It is with great appreciation that we wish you and your families
a very Happy Thanksgiving! |
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According to NFPA, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated annual average of 154,700 home structure fires involving cooking equipment between 2004 and 2008. These fires caused an average of 460 civilian deaths, 4,850 reported civilian fire injuries, and $724 million in direct property damage. Overall, these incidents accounted for two of every five (41%) reported home fires, 17% of home fire deaths, more than one-third (37%) of home fire injuries, and 11% of the direct property damage resulting from home fires. Three of every five people (59%) injured in a cooking fire were hurt when they tried to fight the fire themselves. |
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Unattended cooking was by far the leading contributing factor in cooking equipment fires. Ranges or cook tops were involved in the majority (59%) of home cooking fire incidents; ovens accounted for 16%. Clothing was the item first ignited in less than 1% of these fires, but these incidents accounted 15% of the cooking fire deaths.
It's recommended that you avoid wearing loose clothing or dangling sleeves while cooking. Definitely create and communicate a "kid-free zone" of three feet away from the stove. Lastly, keep anything that can catch on fire such as pot holders, wooden utensils, paper or plastic bags, and towels or curtains - away from your stove top and oven or any other appliance in the kitchen that generates heat.
The offices of Rue & Ziffra can provide experienced handling of natural and man-made disaster damage claims. We will pursue fair settlements from insurance companies and all liable parties. If you or someone you know is in need of our services please contact us today. |
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Local "Giving" Events to Consider
Thanksgiving Lunch Server - The ARC of Volusia
Tuesday, November 22 from 9am - 2pm in Daytona Beach & DeLand
Volunteers are needed to help serve Thanksgiving lunch to consumers and guests; provide assistance where needed; help with clearing when guests are finished. This includes preparing, pouring and serving drinks, desserts; washing dishes; serving and busing tables; preparing utensils and condiments and clean-up.
Skills required: Interaction with adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities; fun spirit and patience. Also initiative to see what help is needed. Minimum age of volunteers is 13 years old with parental supervision. Fifteen minute training provided.
Christmas Toy Shop, The Salvation Army
Prepare toys & food to be distributed to needy individuals and families.
December 1 - 19 from 9am - 4pm in Daytona Beach |
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Facebook Page - Join over 1,900 Fans
Filled with pictures from sponsored events, tips on what's going on around town and posts that are informational, our Facebook page has become a favorite of over 1,900 people in Volusia and Flagler County. You too can stay connected with us and be entered in a drawing to win dinner for two at Houligan's in Port Orange by posting "Rue & Ziffra - In your community, on your side" on our wall now until November 30, 2011. The winner will be notified via Facebook on December 1, 2011. |
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Our Blog
Rich with articles on topics varying from pool safety to trial tips, the Rue & Ziffra blog is definitely a site to add to your bookmarks. The focus of this resource to you is to help our community learn about dealing with legal injustices related to automobile and motorcycle accidents, social security disability, medical malpractice claims and much more.
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