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  • CRIME ALERT- Public Notification
    09/19/2023 5:42 pm
    CrimeALERT: Arson - Ganedago Hall On September 19, 2023, at 11:40 a.m., the Cornell University Police Department and Cornell University Environmental Health & Safety responded to Ganedago Hall for a report of a sign damaged by fire in an elevator. It is unknown when the fire occurred but the damage was first observed on August 30, 2023. The incident is under investigation and no suspect description is available. Anyone with information related to this crime is asked to contact the Cornell University Public Safety Communications Center at (607) 255-1111. The Cornell University Police Department urges the community to protect themselves in the event of a fire by alerting those around you, then evacuating the building, closing room doors as you leave, activating the fire alarm, and moving away from the building once you exit. Immediately report any suspected criminal activity by dialing 911 or utilizing the RAVE Guardian app.

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Cooking & Kitchen Fire Safety

Did you know that cooking is one of the most common causes of fires, especially if you are cooking with oil.

  • Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, or broiling food.
  • Cook only when you are alert, not sleepy or drowsy.
  • Keep your cooking area clean and uncluttered.
  • Keep anything that can catch fire away from your stovetop.
  • Keep a lid nearby when you’re cooking to smother small grease fires.

If a cooking or kitchen fire occurs…

  • For an oven fire turn off the heat and keep the door closed.
  • For a microwave fire, keep the door closed and unplug the unit.
  • Never pour water on a grease fire.
  • Close the kitchen door, activate the building fire alarm, and evacuate the building.

Did you know…

  • Fires in residence halls are more common during the evening hours, between 5–11 pm, and on weekends.
  • Roughly 5 out of 6 fires in residence halls are started by cooking.

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