Fire Prevention Tips

 

1. Be sure that your address number is clearly visible to responding fire/rescue workers.

2. Have a working smoke detector outside the bedrooms and on every level of your home.

3. Keep blankets, curtains, clothing and other combustibles away from portable heaters, wall heaters and stoves.

4. Never smoke in bed.

5. Keep lighters and matches away from children.

6. Do no overload electrical outlets.

7. Avoid running electrical cords under carpets, doors and furniture.

8. Only use electrical appliances and cords in good condition.

9. Store gasoline and other flammable liquids in safety cans. Use flammable liquids only in well-ventilated spaces.

10. Check chimneys and flue pipes for cracks and proper security. Do no allow combustibles to come in contact with flues. Keep your fireplace chimney clean.

11. Always keep fireplace doors or screens closed to prevent sparks from igniting nearby combustibles.

12. Keep all L.P. gas and oil tanks, valves, piping and appliances in good condition. Have these systems checked by a qualified technician each year.

13. Practice good housekeeping. Avoid accumulating large amounts of combustibles in attics, garages or other rooms.