BE PREPARED: TAKE THESE STEPS

Here are some key fire prevention and safety tips:

• Keep yard clear of flammable brush and other items • Maintain a clear space between structures and anything that can catch fire

• Make sure fire alarms are working

• Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking

• Plug only one heat-producing appliance into an electrical outlet

• Prepare an evacuation plan with two ways out • Document household items for insurance purposes • Keep a ready list of emergency contacts