Because of the dry and windy weather typical of our area this time of year, here are some safety tips to keep in mind when attempting to burn outdoors. First and fore most, always check for any burn bans that may be in place in Williamson county. Try to avoid burning outdoors on drier than normal and windy days. Check the local news to see if there are any changes in the weather forecast such as shifts in wind directions, high winds, or heavy wind gust.
Posts Tagged ‘safety’
Outdoor Burning
Monday, January 7th, 2008Space Heater Safety
Friday, December 14th, 2007Wood Stoves, Fireplaces, and Space Heaters
More 20 percent of residential fires are related to the use of supplemental room heaters, such as wood and coal burning stoves, kerosene heaters, gas space heaters, and electric heaters. You can reduce the chances that your family will experience a home fire by following some simple guidelines on the installation and use of these appliances.
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Fire And Smoke Alarms
Friday, December 14th, 2007Test Your Alarm for Life!
Your smoke alarm has the power to save your life. Or does it? If you haven’t tested your smoke alarm lately, it may not be working. And that’s a risk you can’t afford to take. Working smoke alarms give us early warning of a fire, providing extra time to escape safely. But they can’t do their job if we haven’t done ours – monthly testing to make sure they’re working. Test all the smoke alarms in your home. For the life of the alarm and for the lives of your loved ones.
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