Keep Fall Fire Free

11/2/2020 (Permalink)

Hope you have a safe and happy fall!

The fall season brings cooler temperatures, beautiful colors, and an abundance of outdoor activities.  Plan ahead this season to help ensure it is safe and fire-free.

* 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.

* Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, boiling, or roiling food.

* Hire a chimney sweep to clean out your chimney every fall.

* Time changes mean battery changes.

* Establish and practice a fire escape plan with your family that includes a designated meeting area outside the home.

There is nothing more important than the safety of your family so at SERVPRO of Dover/Middletown wish you a safe and happy fall season!