Celebrate Summer Safely

7/21/2017 (Permalink)

Summer is a time to enjoy the great outdoors on Amelia Island and in North Jacksonville, but it is also important to keep safety in mind. Consider the following tips, provided by the National Fire Protection Association to keep you and your family safe all summer long. 

• When using a charcoal grill, only use starter fluids designed for barbecue grills; do not add fluid after coals have been lit.
• When using a gas grill, ensure the hose connection is tight; check hoses for leaks. Applying soapy water to the hoses will easily and safely reveal any leaks.
• Always build a campfire downwind from the tent area. Clear vegetation and dig a pit before building your fire. Extinguish the fire before going to sleep or leaving the campsite.
• Store liquid fire starter (not gasoline) away from your tent and campfire and only use dry kindling to freshen a campfire.
• Observe burn bans. Check with local authorities to see when these are in place, as when the local wildfires were raging. Currently there are no bans in in Nassau County. In Duval County, open burning of yard debris is prohibited year round per county ordinance.

SERVPRO Fernandina Beach/Yulee/North Jacksonville wishes you a happy summer!