Tips

Have you checked your home for any recalled items lately? Don’t wait until it’s too late. Please check the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website at CPSC.gov/Recalls to learn about recalls that may affect you.

Fires caused by cigarettes and other smoking materials are preventable. You can make a difference! If you smoke or live with someone who smokes, watch this 30 second video and learn the facts. For more details Click Here.

A friendly reminder that the summer burn ban is still in place until September 30. The summer burn ban prohibits residents from outdoor burning in accordance with state rules. Failure to follow the summer burn ban may result in fines. Learn more at GwinnettCounty.com/OutdoorBurning

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Following these simple tips while recreating in open waters (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.) can help ensure that you have a good Labor Day weekend. Remember Life Jackets Worn…Nobody Mourns and #PleaseWearIt.

Do you have kids getting ready to head to college? Along with talking to them about managing their funds and the importance of attending class, make sure you take the time to talk to them about CAMPUS SAFETY!

Clean out the lint filter before you use your dryer. Dryer lint is highly flammable. When it accumulates in the lint trap, vent, or exhaust, it can cause your dryer to overheat, potentially igniting a fire. Regularly cleaning out the lint reduces this risk and helps keep your home safe.

Fire Flow Path Principles : For Video Click Here.

Smoke is the leading cause of death in home fires, and it can spread so quickly, you may only have three minutes or less to escape from the time a fire starts. The longer a fire burns, the more toxic the smoke becomes and the more likely you won’t be able to see your way out or use your normal exit route. Watch this video to see the real dangers of smoke including its speed and toxicity proving why you need to have working smoke alarms, closed doors before bed, and to create and practice fire escape plans A, B,…

Pet Fire Safety Information