4th of July Fire Safety Tips

7/3/2017 (Permalink)

Have a Happy and SAFE 4th of July SERVPRO of Clifton 973-928-3705

Be Safe this 4th of July

GRILL SAFETY

Grill Fire Facts:

• Happen between the time of 5-8pm
• In homes with 1-2 families
• The month of July has the highest rate
• Happen in enclosed areas

Ways to Prevent Grill Fires:

• Use only outdoor, specifically away from your home, deck railings, out from eaves and overhanging branches
• Keep children and pets away, enforce the 3ft. grilling zone rule
• Never leave your grill unattended
• Keep it clean

FIREWORK SAFETY

Firework Facts:

• On average 240 people go to the emergency room for firework injuries around the 4th
• Top two injuries from fireworks include hands & fingers (36%) and head, face & ear (22%)
• Fireworks in brown paper are often made for professional displays

*Make sure fireworks are legal in your area

Firework Safety Tips:

• For young children & teens, parental guidance is advised with both fireworks and sparklers.
• Never place your body part directly over a firework and after lighting always back up a safe distance
• Keep a bucket or garden hose handy in case of fire use
• Use fireworks outdoors only and in an open space not pointed towards homes or people

CAMPFIRES SAFETY

Campfire No-No's:

• Do not build a fire around dangerous materials, power lines, buildings, vehicles, or dry grass
• Never leave a fire unattended and always keep it tamed
• Never burn dangerous materials such as aerosol cans or glass

Campfire Fire Safety:

• Set a safe 3ft perimeter around fire, away from flammable materials such as trash and leaves
• Supervise children like you would at a pool and teach them proper fire safety
• Extinguish fires properly

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