As spring warms up, it’s time to clean up after the long winter, make those repairs around the home, pull the weeds, clean up the yard all to get ready for summer.
Here are few safety thoughts to help make your spring experience much more enjoyable.
Inside the Home:
Check and clean your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
Check / inspect your fire extinguishers
Check for overloaded or damaged extension cords
Be prepared for storm related outages (make sure your flashlights and portable radios have batteries and that other supplies, such as bottled water, are stocked and available)
Practice exit drills with your family so everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency
Properly store household chemicals in original containers and never mix cleaning agents
Outside and Around the Yard:
Make sure your address numbers are up and visible from the street
Clean up yard debris. Cut back dead limbs and grasses
Maintain a clear ‘fire zone’ of 10′ around structures. Clean up leaves and debris and consider using stone or non-combustible mulches
Check outdoor electrical outlets and other electrical appliances
Get your grill cleaned and serviced. Check all propane tanks and lines for leaks and damage
Keep 100′ of garden hose with an attached nozzle connected and ready for use
In the Garage or Shed:
Clean up and properly store paints and solvents
Store pool and yard chemicals away from paints and solvents
Check fuels containers for leaks and make sure they are properly stored
Clean and service all outdoor equipment to have them ready for use
