Vacation Fire Safety

Before Leaving Home

• Make sure all stoves and electrical appliances are turned off or disconnected.
• Televisions, radios and computers should be unplugged to prevent fires from electrical surges or lightning strikes.

Hotels / Motels and other residences

• Insure smoke detectors are installed and operational.
• If possible stay at locations that are also protected by automatic fire sprinkler systems.
• Check and locate exits from the room you are staying in.
• Read fire safety information that is provided in your room.

Camping

• Keep open flame devices away from tents and other combustible materials.
• Use caution and follow manufactures recommendations when using and refueling lanterns, cooking stoves etc.
• Keep areas clear of combustible materials around campfire sites.
• Never leave campfires or other open flame devices unattended.
• If using a motorhome or trailer make sure there is an operational smoke detector and CO detector installed.

General

• Know the emergency phone numbers for locations where you are staying.
• When returning home test smoke detectors to make sure they are still operational.

Steve Triebold
Fire Protection Engineer
PSU Environmental Health and Safety
(814) 865-6391

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