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Springtime Fire Safety
Spring is here once again. Here are some tips that will help keep your family and
home safe this season:
• Clear leaves, debris and other yard waste from around the home, garage and storage sheds.
•Lawn equipment such as mowers, weed trimmers and leaf blowers.
•Containers of paint and solvents, fuels for lawn and garden equipment, tools and vehicles should only be stored in
approved containers.
• Check for frayed or damaged electrical cords and wires, and have them repaired by
a qualified professional.
• Air conditioning units and electrical cords should be checked.
• Barbeque gas grills, including gas hoses, gas grill lines, and propane tanks, should
be inspected prior to use.
• Remove any combustibles from around hot water tanks, clothes dryers and vents
and any heating equipment.
• Remove any lint buildup from clothes dryers.
•Take stacks of newspapers and magazines to recycling centers.
• Get rid of oily rags and cloths used to wipe up fuel spills.
• Clean up work areas by putting away dangerous tools, adhesives, matches and
other items that should not be accessible to children.
•Windows should be checked to make sure they open and close properly, in case
they are needed as exits.
• Review your family’s Fire Escape Plan.
• Smoke detector batteries should be checked, and replaced if necessary.
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