TIPS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TO PRACTICE SUMMER FIRE SAFETY
(NC) -
- Teach children the nature of fire & It is FAST, HOT and DANGEROUS!
- Prepare a home escape plan. Practice fire drills regularly.
- Teach your children the fire department's phone number or 911.
- Always keep matches and lighters away from children. Store them up high or in a locked cabinet and treat them like you would any other dangerous weapon.
- Demonstrate STOP, DROP and ROLL in case clothes catch on fire.
- Make sure your child is supervised at all times, especially around outdoor grills, campfires and fireworks. Most fires are started by children when the child is left alone.
- Never light fireworks indoors or near dry grass and never barbecue in an enclosed area.
- Build campfires where they will not spread, away from dry grass and leaves and downwind from tent & try to keep them small.
- Never leave campfires, fireworks or outdoor grills unattended.
- Make sure you have smoke alarms on every floor and use long-lasting batteries for safety all summer long. - (NC)
- From News Canada






