Fire Safety

A message from Seattle Fire Department about recent fires, and how to keep yourself safe:

Below is the safety messaging for residents and businesses:

Fire Prevention tips for home

OUTSIDE

· Secure home and garage areas by locking doors and windows

· Clean up grasses, weeds, litter or anything that can burn
from around buildings. Clear carport areas of all combustibles

· Locate dumpsters, recycle bins and yard waste containers at least five
feet away from walls and roof eave lines. If possible, keep them in a
secured area. Do not allow them to become overfilled

· Commercial customers can call Seattle Public Utilities at (206) 684-
7665 to arrange for delivery and installation of locks for recycling
and garbage dumpsters

· Trim shrubbery from doors and windows to improve visibility

· Install motion-sensor exterior lights or consider leaving lights on

INSIDE

· Test smoke alarms to ensure they are working

· Have a fire escape plan for all family members. Be sure it includes
knowing all the exits and an outside meeting place

· If you have a fire extinguisher, know where it is located and how to
use it

Fire Prevention tips for businesses/commercial properties

Outside

· Secure business and garage areas by locking doors and windows

· Clean up wastepaper, grasses, weeds, litter or anything that can burn
from around buildings

· Do not allow dumpsters to become overfilled. Locate dumpsters and containers at least five feet away from walls and roof eave lines. Use only metal or metal-lined receptacles

· Place locks on commercial dumpsters or keep in secured area.

· Commercial customers can call Seattle Public Utilities at (206) 684-7665 to arrange for delivery and installation of locks for recycling and garbage dumpsters

· Trim shrubbery from doors and windows to improve visibility

· Install motion-sensor exterior lights

· If you see a vacant building open to entry, please contact Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections at (206) 615-0808 so they can investigate.

Additional tips for construction sites:

· Secure security fencing at construction sites

· Store solvents, fuels and tools in a locked storage container or remove them from the job site when you are not using them

· Remove trash and debris from the job site

· Try not to store excess materials on the job site

· Secure doors and windows on structures when crews are not actively working on the property

Inside

· Test fire and life safety systems, including fire extinguishers, to ensure they are working and in compliance with codes

· Develop and practice a fire response plan

· Keep exit ways clear of items which could slow evacuation efforts