Archive for Fire Safety
Home Fire Sprinklers
Protect What You Value Most Did you know a home fire can become deadly in two minutes or less?Homes built with lightweight building material and flooring burn faster, failing quicker (often collapsing in a fire). Common synthetic furnishings and belongings burn hot and fast and produce toxic smoke. A fast,…
Cooking Fire Safety
What you should know about home cooking safety Be on alert! If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol, don’t use the stove or stovetop. Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, boiling, or broiling food. If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, remain…
Halloween Fire Safety Tips
When choosing a costume, stay away from long trailing fabric. If your child is wearing a mask, make sure the eye holes are large enough so he or she can see out. Provide children with flashlights to carry for lighting or glow sticks as part of their costume. Dried flowers,…
Prevent Heat Related Illness
Stay Cool Wear Appropriate Clothing Stay cool indoors (Fans may provide comfort, but they will not prevent heat related illness) Schedule Outdoor Activities Carefully Pace Yourself Wear Sunscreen Do not leave children or pets in cars Avoid hot and heavy meals Stay Hydrated Drink Plenty of Water Replace salt and…
Grilling Safety
With the warm weather upon us comes much more time spent grilling. Follow these tips to ensure safety while grilling. Only use your grill outside. Keep it at least 3 feet from siding, deck railings, and eaves. Keep a 3 foot safe zone around your grill, this will keep kids…
Wildfire Risk Reduction
Every year, wildfires burn across the U.S., and more and more people are living where wildfires are a real risk. But by working together, residents can make their own property — and their neighborhood — much safer from wildfire. Every year, wildfires burn across the U.S., and more and more…