Put A Lid On It!
Summer is fast approaching. Here are some important tips to keep your camping and outdoor adventures safe:
Campfire Safety
- Respect fire bans.
- Don’t use accelerants like gas to start fires.
- Supervise children and pets around any fire outdoors, including campfires, fire pits, chimneys, and outdoor fireplaces.
- Before starting a campfire, have a bucket of water, or shovel and dirt or sand nearby to extinguish the fire.
- To put out a campfire…Soak it, stir it, soak it again.
RV Fire Safety
- Everyone in your family should know and practice your RV fire escape plan.
- Have at least two ways out – one in the front and one in the rear of the RV.
- Test all escape windows, hatches and doors to make sure they work properly. Keep escape routes clear of obstructions.
- Never re-enter a burning RV to retrieve anything – GET OUT & STAY OUT!
RV Alarms
- Test your RV alarms weekly, when your RV is in use.
- Install and maintain at least one smoke and carbon monoxide alarm in your RV near the sleeping area. Special 12v alarms, designed specifically for RVs, are available from specialized retailers. Residential style alarms that plug directly into the electrical outlet will only work and sound an alarm when your RV is plugged into an electrical source at a campground.
- Install a propane leak alarm at floor level, no more than 6 inches above the floor or lowest level to alert you in the event of a propane leak.
- Ensure that all travellers in the RV know what the sound of each type of alarm indicates and what to do when they hear it.
Keep Your Children Safe Outdoors
Teach your children four simple rules when they’re heading outdoors:
- Tell an adult where you are going.
- If you’re lost, “Hug-A-Tree” and stay put.
- Keep warm and dry.
- Help searchers find you by answering their calls.
Until next month, stay safe!
