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Don’t Fall for these Safety Risks

9/27/2022 (Permalink)

As the season change from summer to fall also brings fire safety risks associated with fall activities. Here are some fire prevention tips you can follow while enjoying fall festivities.

  • Campfire Safety

 According to the National Fire Protection Association, “Campfire accidents send thousands of people to emergency rooms with burn injuries every year.” Here are some tips you can use for safety around the fire

- If campfires are permitted, they need to be at least 25 feet away from any structure and anything that can burn.

- Watch children while the fire is burning. Never let children or pets play or stand too close to the fire.

- Always attend to the campfire. A campfire left alone for only a few minutes can grow into a damaging fire.

- Always have a hose, bucket of water, or shovel and dirt or sand nearby to put out the fire. Make sure to put it completely out before leaving the site.

  • Halloween

According to the National Fire Protection Association, “Decorations are the first thing to ignite in roughly 800 reported home fires each year.” 

- When choosing a costume, stay away from long trailing fabric. If your child is wearing a mask, make sure the eye holes are large enough so he or she can see out.

- Use a battery-operated candle or glow-stick in jack-o lanterns. If you use a real candle, use extreme caution.

- Remember to keep exits clear of decorations, so nothing blocks escape routes.

- Dried flowers, cornstalks and crepe paper catch fire easily. Keep all decorations away from open flames and other heat sources like light bulbs and heaters.

  • Burning Leaves Safely

One popular way to dispose of falling leaves is to burn them. This can lead to higher fire and burn accidents. Here are a few safe alternatives to burning your leaves and grass clippings.

-Recycling your tree limbs, grass clippings, leaves can be composted and mulches into landscaping material.

-Many cities and towns provide curbside collection of bagged leaves and yard waste. Check your local public works department on the designated days for these pickups.

-Another option is calling a yard waste/junk removal service. These services take the debris to a dump or recycling center.

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