Help Prevent Your Home From Fire This Summer With These Easy Fire Prevention Tips

6/8/2020 (Permalink)

Summer is a time of fun in Hardin/Larue Counties, but rising temperatures, dry conditions and outdoor cooking can also be the perfect recipe for fire. Here are a few easy steps you can take now to help protect your home and family. 

• Check propane grill hoses for leaks, cracks and improper attachments. 
• Never store propane indoors
• Always ensure grills are operated away from structures, trees and combustible materials.
• Properly dispose of rags that are oily, greasy or otherwise contaminated with combustible materials. Never leave them in areas that may get hot.
• Keep the area around your house free of dry or dead vegetation. 
• Test/Change batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors regularly. 
• Test alarms monthly
• Clear garages and outbuildings of garbage, flammable materials and combustible substances. 

A little preparation and caution can go a long way from finding yourself in a summer fire. But, if you do experience a fire in your Kentucky home, give us a call at 270-360-0448. We're "Always Here to Help."