Fire Prevention Tips

SAFE COOKING

Keep the cooking area free of flammable material

Never leave the kitchen when cooking

Turn pot handles in towards the back of the stove

Never use water on a grease fire

Smoother a grease fire with a lid

Turn off the power to a cooking fire

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

Don't use defective electrical appliances

Keep heat producing appliances away from combustibles

Don't overload electrical outlets

  Top Ten Tips for Fire Safety/Prevention

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

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

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

 Never smoke in bed. Keep lighters and matches away from children.

 Do no overload electrical outlets. Avoid running electrical cords under carpets, doors and furniture. Only use electrical appliances and cords in good condition.

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

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

 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.

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