If your clothes catch on fire Stop, Drop, & Roll. 

 

EDITH (Exit drills in the home) Have a fire drill and practice your escape routes.

 

Only specific types of open burning are permitted under state laws and village ordinance.

 

Fireplaces should be inspected and swept annually by a certified chimney sweep.

 

Carbon monoxide detectores are recommended for homes and businesses with gas burning appliances.

 

Store fuel cans, chemicals, matches, etc. in a safe place and out of reach of children.

 

All heating appliances should be kept at least 36 inches from any combustibles.

 

Each home and business should have at least one 5 lb. ABC fire extinguisher.

 

Be sure burning candles are in a sturdy holder away from combustibles and never left unattended.

 

Each home should be following the state of Illinois smoke detector laws.

 

Never leave food on the stove unattended.

 

Grease fires - "PUT A LID ON IT"

 

Home and businesses should have address numbers posted to be visible and legible from the street.