City Offers Fire Season Safety Tips

The City of Carlsbad encourages residents to take these simple steps to stay safe this season.

• Ensure vehicles and equipment have been maintained and are in proper repair
• Avoid using spark- and heat-generating equipment in or near dry brush areas
• Establish boundaries between home or work and dry brush areas
• Perform spark- or heat-generating work during cooler parts of the day, avoiding this work during periods of high wind
• Inspect grassy areas before mowing and remove any spark-producing debris
• Ensure portable firefighting equipment is functioning properly
• Avoid parking vehicles roadside or in dry brush areas
• Dispose of flammables, like charcoal, properly
• Clear any debris off of roof
• Discuss hazards and prevention tips with family members and coworkers to broaden awareness
• Plan escape routes
• Report hazardous activities, smoke or fire to 911