Keep Your Fall Fire Free!

10/10/2019 (Permalink)

Keep Your Fall Fire Free! 

It's fall time! Which means cooler weather, beautiful colors, and an abundance of outdoor activities. Plan ahead this fall season to ensure its fire-free. Below are a few tips you can use to make sure you have a disaster-free fall.

Fall decorations, like dried flowers and cornstalks, are highly flammable. Keep these and other decorations away from open flames and heat sources, including light bulbs and heaters. Keep emergency exits clear of decorations, so nothing blocks escape routes. Teach children to stay away from open flames. Be sure they know how to stop, drop, and roll if their clothing catches fire. Remember safety first when choosing a Halloween costume. Consider avoiding billowing fabric. If you are making a costume, choose a material that won't easily ignite if it comes into contact with heat or flame. It is safest to use a flashlight or battery-operated candle in a jack-o-lantern. Use extreme caution if using a real candle. Place lit pumpkins away from anything that can burn and out of the way from doorsteps, walkways, and yards.