Summer Fire Safety

Summer brings longer days, family cookouts, and celebrations-but it's also a time when home fires increase. A few simple precautions can help keep you, your family, and your neighbors safe.

Fireworks Safety

• Fireworks are a leading cause of summer fires and injuries.
• Follow all local laws and housing authority rules-many properties prohibit fireworks entirely.
• Never allow children to handle fireworks or sparklers, and never light fireworks near buildings, cars, or dry grass.

Grill Safety

• Use grills only in approved outdoor areas-never inside apartments or on porches or balconies.
• Keep grills well away from buildings, railings, and anything that can burn.
• Be extremely careful when using any lighter fluid, gas tanks and flame sources.
• Never leave a grill unattended, and make sure coals or burners are fully extinguished after use.

Everyday Summer Fire Prevention

• Do not tamper with smoke alarms. They are critical to saving lives of those you love.
• Stay in the kitchen and keep flammable items away from the stove. Set timers!
• Avoid overloading electrical outlets, especially with fans or air conditioners.
• Never leave candles, cigarettes, or incense burning unattended.

Click here, click the image above, or scan the QR code to watch a video about Fire Prevention.

Click here, click the image above, or scan the QR code to watch a video about an out of control grill fire at a Housing Authority.