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Severe weather can happen at any time, in any part of the country. That’s why it’s important for your community to be ready for severe weather events — and to understand the fire risks that can come with them.
Alert your community to these potential fire hazards during severe weather:
Add fire safety to your severe weather checklist!
Content you can share on Twitter, Facebook and other social media channels to increase awareness about fire safety during and after severe weather.
The toolkit includes:
Share these messages about steps residents can take to prevent fires during and after a severe weather event.
Some smoke alarms may use your home’s electrical system and could stop working during a power outage. Make sure your smoke alarm has a back-up battery and replace the battery at least once a year. Smoke alarm tips
Never thaw frozen pipes with a blow torch or other open flame. Use hot water or a device, like a hair dryer, that is listed by a certified testing laboratory.
