You’re an expert at safety. Smoke alarms? Installed and tested. Escape plan? Posted on the fridge and practiced. But have you thought about every room in your house? Have you thought about the garage?
Garages pose unique fire and safety challenges. Here are some tips to make your car’s bedroom as safe as your own.
- Don’t run generators inside. This means your garage too. Always run your generators at least 20 feet away from the house.
- Store combustible materials away from the home. This includes paints, varnishes, oil, gas, and propane. A shed is a good place.
- Leave the garage right after you start your car. Never leave your car idling, even with the garage door open. This could lead to carbon monoxide buildup.
- Keep a fire extinguisher in your garage. Make sure it’s loaded, and you know how and when to use it.
- Turn off your car. If you accidentally hit the button on your key fob, it could start your engine. Keep your key fob in a place where you can’t hit the button by mistake.
As motivation to keep your garage clean, get rid of clutter and anything combustible. Your fire department will thank you!
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