Safety Tip Information

Summer Safety Tips

Never use a Bar-B-Que in an enclosed space.

Keep the Bar-B-Que at least 10 feet away from a building or other material.

Never add lighter fluid after a fire is going.

Keep face and clothing away from flames.

Open lid carefully, turning your face away from the fire.

Seasonal Safety Tips

Change the batteries in all smoke detectors; use day light savings time as a reminder.

Check the spark arrester on your chimney-replace or install a new one if faulty.

Remove all tree limbs within 10 feet of your chimney and roof.

Clean roof gutters and downspouts .

Clean your chimney regularly and repair cracks

Check batteries in flashlights; be prepared for power outages.

Make sure any holiday lights, Christmas trees and decorations are fire safety approved.

Keep trees in water to reduce dry needles.

Check your car tires, windshield wipers and general maintenance to make sure your car is operating in optimal condition.

Clear overgrown and dead vegetation away from your house. Create a defensible space of at least 30 feet around your house to reduce fire risk.

Make sure your address is clearly visible and numbers are six inches high.

No fireworks of any kind are permitted in any area of Marin County.

Make sure a swimming pool is protected by a locked gate.

Do not Bar-B-Que on hot windy days. Always have a pail of water next to a Bar-B-Que.

Keep embers/ashes in Bar-B-Que for 48 hours before cleaning and dumping into a garbage container.