Harford County Council District A Happenings May 15, 2015 Volume 1, Issue 8 Spring Cleaning for Safety Spring has sprung! Many people take a look around their house and decide to start the age old tradition of spring cleaning. State Fire Marshall Brian S. Geraci reminds people spring cleaning can and should take on another meaning. “It’s the ideal time to check our homes, porches, garages, sheds and yards for danger- ous materials and unsafe conditions and to spend some quality time to protect our families and proper- ties.” Take his suggestion to heart and make sure you add a safety clean-up day to your spring cleaning plans. While in the midst of your cleaning, check each room, including your attic and basement if items or areas which pose a safety concern. Once the inside is com- pleted, turn your attention to your yard and other out- side areas and storage areas such as your garage or storage shed. In each room take a look for several safety hazards. You want to make sure you repair or replace items which are potentially dangerous. If you find stacks of papers and magazine, pick them up and place them in the recycling container. If you see piles of trash, pick them up and place them in the garbage can. By doing this you remove potential trip and fall hazards, in ad- dition to removing fuel sources in case a fire starts. You also need to check for damaged and frayed cords on electrical appliances and devices. Check your fus- es and circuit breakers for any issues. Make sure there is enough distance and clearance between heating ap- pliances such as hot water heaters, stoves and barbe- cue grills and anything which can catch fire such as papers or even cleaning solutions. Outside of the house make sure to clear dead leaves and brush from around the outside walls of your home Council Office Contact Information Office Phone: 410-638-3521 Cell Phone: 443-752-2598 Email: [email protected]Come talk to me the Second Sunday of each month (except July and August) at the Joppatowne Flea Market from 2 pm to 4 pm. Legislative Aide Donna Blasdell Office Phone: 410-638-4109 x1813 and sheds. Clear any clutter from on or under your decks, porches and stairs so the family can safely enjoy the area. Keep work areas clean and put away dangerous tools, adhesives, matches and other items to keep everyone safe. During the spring and summer seasons many homes store flammable liquids and use potentially harmful chemicals. Gas and oil run mowers and other lawn tools, propane tanks fire up the grills, pesticides are used on the garden and pool chemicals keep the pool clean and inviting. These items need to be stored properly and out of reach of children and an- imals. Store them in the original containers and keep them in a cool, dry place outside of the house. All chemicals should be kept under lock and key to keep children and pets safe. (Continued on page 2)
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Harford County Council
District A Happenings
May 15, 2015 Volume 1, Issue 8
Spring Cleaning for Safety Spring has sprung! Many people take a look around
their house and decide to start the age old tradition of
spring cleaning. State Fire Marshall Brian S. Geraci
reminds people spring cleaning can and should take
on another meaning. “It’s the ideal time to check our
homes, porches, garages, sheds and yards for danger-
ous materials and unsafe conditions and to spend
some quality time to protect our families and proper-
ties.”
Take his suggestion to heart and make sure you add a
safety clean-up day to your spring cleaning plans.
While in the midst of your cleaning, check each room,
including your attic and basement if items or areas
which pose a safety concern. Once the inside is com-
pleted, turn your attention to your yard and other out-
side areas and storage areas such as your garage or
storage shed.
In each room take a look for several safety hazards.
You want to make sure you repair or replace items
which are potentially dangerous. If you find stacks of
papers and magazine, pick them up and place them in
the recycling container. If you see piles of trash, pick
them up and place them in the garbage can. By doing
this you remove potential trip and fall hazards, in ad-
dition to removing fuel sources in case a fire starts.
You also need to check for damaged and frayed cords
on electrical appliances and devices. Check your fus-
es and circuit breakers for any issues. Make sure there
is enough distance and clearance between heating ap-
pliances such as hot water heaters, stoves and barbe-
cue grills and anything which can catch fire such as
papers or even cleaning solutions.
Outside of the house make sure to clear dead leaves
and brush from around the outside walls of your home
