• Generators are frequently used during power failures. Unless properly used and maintained, they can be very dangerous.
• Misused alternative heating devices may create fire hazards. Adequate maintenance and use may reduce the possibility of a fire.
• Gas piping exhausts, damaged or leaking propane containers and leaking fuel deposits might burst or catch fire.
• Water puddles or even appliances may conduct electricity, which can result in a dangerous electrical fire.
• Appliances exposed to water may short and become fire hazards.
Summer Storms
FIRE RISKS DURING AND AFTER A SUMMER STORM
• Lighting associated to thunder storms generate a large amount of fire hazards. The strength of electric charge in lightning and its intense heat may cause electric shock, split trees and cause fires.
• Water puddles or even appliances may conduct electricity.
• Appliances exposed to water may short and become fire hazards.
• Generators are frequently used during power failures. Unless properly used and maintained, they can be very dangerous.
Tornadoes and Hurricanes
FIRE RISKS DURING AND AFTER A TORNADO
• Gas piping exhausts, damaged or leaking propane containers and leaking vehicle fuel deposits might burst or catch fire.
• Garbage can catch fire easily, especially near downed or torn power lines around.
• Water puddles or even appliances may conduct electricity.
• Generators are frequently used during power failures. Unless properly used and maintained, they can be very dangerous.
• Misused alternative heating devices may create fire hazards. Adequate maintenance and use may reduce the possibility of a fire.
• Appliances issuing smoke or sparks must be replaced or repaired.
Winter Storms
FIRE RISKS DURING AND AFTER A WINTER STORM
• Misused alternative heating devices may create fire hazards.
• Power lines are a vital safety hazard and may also cause fires.
• Water damaged appliances and electrical devices may be charged electrically.
• Frozen water pipes may burst and, therefore, become dangerous.
• Gas piping exhausts, damaged or leaking propane containers and leaking vehicle fuel deposits might burst or catch fire.
• Generators are frequently used during power failures. Unless properly used and maintained, they can be very dangerous.
In every situation mentioned above, it is extremely important to consider the following risks and see them through word by word.
