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The CANINE CABANA is a safe place for everyone who lives and works here. Our live-in Administrator/Owner is a retired North Carolina physician while our Supervisor is a retired North Carolina registered nurse. There is ALWAYS a trained staff member present. Some specific safety features include:FIRE SAFETY
 -Live-in staff are all non-smokers.
-The CANINE CABANA is a non-smoking facility. Residents can smoke in one of three outside smoking area.
-There are no open flames (lighters, matches, or candles) allowed within the Canine Cabana.
-Supplemental Oxygen use is STRICKLY monitored.
-The CANINE CABANA's siding is Hardiplank, a blown concrete, non-flammable material. All Ground Level decks are concrete although there are some composite decking walkways to access our gardens. All raised decks have composite planks, a wood-plastic composite that is less flammable than wood.
-There are annually inspected fire extinguishers on both resident levels as well as by the deck grill.
-Multiple Smoke & Heat as well as Carbon Monoxide Detectors are located throughout the building.
-There are pull Fire Alarms with strobe and horn warnings on both resident levels. These Fire Alarms are connected with Smoke & Heat Detectors and are continuously monitored.
-Our Fire Alarm consultant conducts quarterly Fire Safety Inspection and Drills at the Canine Cabana.
-The CANINE CABANA's Fire Safety & Evacuation plan is reviewed Annually with the local Fire Marshall.
-The main Nags Head Fire Department is within 2 miles of our Family Care Home.
DIASTER SAFETY
- Constructed in 2005, the CANINE CABANA's met or exceeded all Nags Head strict building codes.
-Backup power is supplied by a 15,000 volt Generator that is inspected quarterly and tested every week.
-Staff are CPR-trained.
-The CANINE CABANA has a written Diaster Plan that is reviewed quarterly by staff & residents.
-The Outer Banks Hospital is within a few blocks of us.
-Emergency supplies, food, and water are stored on site.
-Family and friends can reach staff & residents by cell phone, house phone or high speed internet.
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