Grilling Safety Tips for the Summer

These helpful tips by FEMA and the U.S. Fire Administration are recommended by Dr. Mark Povroznik, Vice President of Quality and Chairman of Infection Control at United Hospital Center, Grill Master.

Stay fire safe this summer! Follow these grilling safety tips from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Fire Administration.

  1. Only use your grill outside. Keep it at least 3 feet from siding, deck rails, and eaves.
  2. Keep a 3-foot safe zone around your grill. This will keep kids and pets safe.
  3. Open your gas grill before lighting.
  4. Keep an eye on your grill, fire pit, or patio torches. Do not walk away from them when they are lit.
  5. Clean your grill after each user. This will remove grease that can start a fire.

Place the coals from your grill in a metal can with a lid once they have cooled.

Stay fire safe this summer! Follow these grilling safety tips from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Fire Administration. Only use your grill outside. Keep it at least 3 feet from siding, deck rails, and eaves. Keep a 3-foot safe zone around your grill. This will keep kids and pets safe. Open your gas grill before lighting. Keep an eye on your grill, fire pit, or patio torches. Don’t walk away from them when they are lit. Clean your grill after each user. This will remove grease that can start a fire. Place the coals from your grill in a metal can with a lid once they have cooled.

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