Household Fire Safety

A home should be a place that family feels safe and secure. But there are many ways—without even realizing it—that we can create a fire hazard in and around our houses.

To help keep your home fire safe:

• Properly store fuels such as gasoline and propane.   
• Keep your yard clean of piles of branches, debris, and grass.
• Make sure your address numbers are up and visible from the street.
• Check outdoor electrical outlets and other electrical appliances for animal nests and to ensure proper wiring.
• Remove leaves and trash from carports and garages: Combustible materials are dangerous if they are exposed to heated automobile components, especially under the vehicle.
• Clean up and properly store paints and pool and yard chemicals.

For more tips check the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs.