Clear leaves, debris and other yard waste from around the home, garage and storage sheds
Have a qualified professional perform proper maintenance on lawn equipment such as mowers, weed trimmers and leaf blowers
Responsibly store flammable liquids and home chemicals; properly discard old containers of paint and solvents. Fuels for lawn and garden equipment, tools and vehicles
should only be stored in approved containers
Check for frayed or damaged electrical cords and wires, and have them repaired by a qualified professional
Air conditioning units and electrical cords should be checked
Barbeque gas grills, including gas hoses, gas grill lines, and propane tanks, should be inspected prior to use
Remove any combustibles from around hot water tanks, clothes dryers and vents and any heating equipment
Remove any lint buildup from clothes dryers
Take stacks of newspapers and magazines to recycling centers
Get rid of oily rags and cloths used to wipe up fuel spills
Clean up work areas by putting away dangerous tools, adhesives, matches and other items that should not be accessible to children
Windows should be checked to make sure they open and close properly, in case they are needed as exits
Review your family’s Fire Escape Plan
Smoke detector batteries should be checked, and replaced if necessary.