Fire Prevention Tips #1

Portable Heaters

• Use heaters only in well ventilated rooms.
• Use heaters in areas where they cannot be knocked over easily
• Do not use heaters to dry clothes or other items
• Keep the heater away from any combustible items such as sheets, drapes and table clothes.

Kerosene Heaters

• Be sure kerosene heaters are legal in your area
• fill only with K-1 Kerosene.  Never use gasoline or camp stove fuel
• It is recommended that you refill kerosene heaters outside and when they are cool

Wood Stoves and Fireplaces

• Use only seasoned firewood, never use green wood, artificial logs, or trash
• Always use a protective screen
• Store your ashes in a metal container and only empty when cold
• Clean interiors, hearths and chimneys annually

Safe Kitchen Practices

• don't leave food unattended on the stove
• keep hanging clothing away from the burners
• keep a working fire extinguisher in the kitchen
• keep baking soda on hand to extinguish stove top grease fires
• make sure the electrical outlets are designed to handle appliance loads
• keep appliances clean and free of food particles
• keep curtains and other combustibles away from the burners
• make sure the stove and other small appliances are off before going to bed

Gas & Electrical Appliances

• make sure stoves and heating appliances are off when not in use
• turn off electrical blankets when not in use
• disconnect curling irons and hair dryers when done and place them in a safe place once they are cool
• allow all hot tools to fully cool before storing

continue to Fire Prevention Tips #2 here.

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