SUMMER SAFETY TIPS
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Smoke and CO Alarms (PDF)
- If you don’t have smoke alarms, install them. If you do, keep them maintained.
- Install CO (carbon monoxide) alarms in your home. CO is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas that can be created by home heating equipment.
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms weekly, and change the batteries at least once a year.
Fire Prevention and Safety Practices (PDF)
- Have a family escape plan with a meeting place. Once you exit your home, DO NOT return.
- Use candles only in a fireproof container and away from children. Do not leave them unattended.
Supplemental Heating Devices (PDF)
- Use heating devices according to manufacturer’s directions and never leave unattended.
- Provide all heating devices with at least 3 feet of clear space, away from combustible materials.
- Examine gas lines for punctures or splits. Check the connectors and valves for leaks.
Chimneys and Fireplaces (PDF)
- Clean and maintain chimneys, fireplaces and furnaces on a regular basis.
- Burn dry, seasoned hard wood, and keep sparks and embers inside the fireplace with fire screens.
GENERAL FIRE SAFETY
- Keep your pool gated and locked.
- Keep pool chemicals in a safe place.
- Inspect your BBQ grill before use.
- Be safe with lawnmowers and equipment.
- Click here for pool safety tips.
- Click here for BBQ safety tips.
FIRE SAFETY GRANT
Summerfield Fire District to Bolster Fire Prevention Efforts with FM Global Grant
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