Fire and Burn Safety

6/10/2019 (Permalink)

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With summer approaching the following are a few fire and burn safety tips from The Burn Institute. 

Sun Safety 

• When going outdoors always wear a sunscreen with a minimum SPF 25 with UVA and UVB protection and re-apply often and after swimming-serious sunburns can occur even when it is cloudy or overcast. 
• Wear dark sunglasses to protect your eyes and wear a broad-rimmed hat to protect your head and neck.  

Campfires

• Always use a designated fire pit. 
• Never leave a campfire unattended. 
• Always supervise children around campfires. 
• Before leaving your campsite, make sure the fire is properly extinguished-douse and stir the fire with water. 

Hotel Safety

• Upon arriving at your hotel room locate two exits closest to your room
• Read the fire evacuation plan carefully. If one is not posted in your room, request one from the front desk. 
• At the first sign of smoke stay close to the ground and head for that exit-in most cases it's the smoke that kills people and not the fire. 
• If you are trapped in your room turn on the bathroom vent, open the windows, phone 9-1-1 for help and give them your room number, fill the bath with water, stuff the cracks of your door with wet towels and sheets.  

SERVPRO of Coronado / San Diego Bay SW wishes everyone a Happy and Safe Summer season.