Summer Fire Safety Tips
Citizens of Evendale are encouraged to take added safety precautions with outdoor grills and fireworks, and to follow some important safety tips:
Barbecue Safety
• Before using a grill, check the connection between the propane tank and the fuel line.
• Do not overfill the propane tank.
• Do not wear loose clothing while cooking at a barbecue.
• Be careful when using lighter fluid. Do not add fluid to an already lit fire because
the flame can flare up into the container and explode.
• Keep all matches and lighters away from children. Teach your children to report any
loose matches or lighters to an adult immediately. Supervise children around outdoor grills.
• Dispose of hot coals properly - douse them with plenty of water, and stir them to ensure that
the fire is out. Never place them in plastic, paper or wooden containers.
• Never grill/barbecue in enclosed areas - carbon monoxide could be produced.
• Make sure everyone knows to Stop, Drop and Roll in case a piece of clothing does
catch fire. Call 911 if a burn warrants medical attention. All burns to the face, hands,
feet or groin require medical attention.
Fireworks Safety
• The only types of fireworks that can be legally purchased and discharged in Ohio
are trick and novelty devices. These include items that smoke, sparkle, snap and snake.
• Handle and discharge trick and novelty devices only under adult supervision.
• Appoint one adult to be in charge. This person should know the hazards of each
type of firework being used.
• Carefully read and follow the label directions on the trick and novelty device packaging.
• Light only one sparkler at a time and hold it away from your body and others.
• Sparkler wires, which can burn up to 1800 degrees, should immediately be placed
in a bucket of water to avoid injury as they remain hot for a few minutes after burnout.
• If someone gets burned, run cool water over the wound for two or three minutes and seek
medical attention when necessary.
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