It’s Grilling Season!

So here are some Life Hacks to promote safety.

• Completely shut a grill off before leaving it unattended.
• Never leave a grill unattended.
• Have a fire extinguisher nearby.
• Grill in a well-vented area, especially if grilling with a charcoal grill, which gives off toxic and highly-flammable fumes.
• Keep a safe distance between your grill and any structures, especially your home, garage, and/or deck.
• Clean your grill after each grilling.
• Regularly inspect your grill for mechanical problems.
• Use the 10 to 5 rule while lighting a gas grill if the grill does not start within 10 seconds, turn off the gas, open the lid and wait 5 minutes before trying again.
• In the event of a fire:
• Call 9-1-1. Have bystanders clear the area by sending them to the road to flag down the fire fighters.
• If safely possible, shut off the valve to a gas grill.
• Use a fire extinguisher to contain the fire if it is still small. Use discretion when using water to put out a fire. Water can cause grease to spread, instead of quelling a fire.
• Clear the area if the fire gets close to a propane tank.
• Have a happy and safe grilling season!

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