Tips to help prevent fires

7/10/2023 (Permalink)

Safety for inside and out side of the home:

Inside

• Check electrical cords- Replace cords that are cracked, damaged, have broken plugs, or have loose connections.
• Keep matches, lighters, candles out of reach of children.
• Have an alternative way of escape from your house- Go over the plan with everyone that lives in your home and practice it twice a year.
• Install smoke alarms and make sure working properly - change batteries once a year, and check monthly.

 Outside

      Grilling and fire pits

• Never allow young children and pets to close to the grill or fire pit.
• Keep a safe distance from, houses, trees, and flammable materials.
• Keep control of the fire
• Never grill indoors.
• Properly dispose coals- . Allow coals to cool completely or then dispose in metal container away from the house.