Safety tips during the dry season to reduce chances of brush fires
Safety tips during this dry season to reduce the chances of a brush fire include:
- Do not discard cigarettes from moving vehicles; use ashtrays.
- When pulling off the side of the road, stay off dry grass areas.
- Do not operate all-terrain vehicles on dry vegetation areas.
- Check lawnmowers and farm equipment for properly working spark arresters.
- Properly extinguish fires when cooking outdoors and never leave fires unattended.
- Practice fire safety with your family. If you see a suspicious fire or smoke, call 911.
- Clearly mark all driveway entrances with name and address.
- Plan several escape routes away from your home by car and on foot.
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