Autumn Safety Reminders

During the fall season, the air cools, leaves fall, and daylight begins to fade, this creates some risks to be reminded of to keep your family safe!

Fire Safety

As it gets colder, you will start using your furnace so now is a good time to get it serviced for peak performance; you may also begin to use your fireplace or space heaters, keep that fire in its proper place by using a fireplace screen to prevent sparks from flying out and keep flammables away from space heaters.

Candles are a great way to give a room that cozy warm glow, but they can also cause fires; almost 10,000 fires start because of improper candle use—never leave candles burning if you go out or go to sleep and keep candles away from pets and kids.?

Driver Safety

Shorter days are part of the fall season, making it more difficult to see children playing, people walking and riding bicycles; slow it down in your neighborhood.

Shady spots on the roadway may be home to black ice, which you may not be aware of until the car starts to skid, take it slow during icy and wet conditions.

If you do start to lose traction on ice, take your foot off the gas and keep control of the steering wheel to maintain your position in the lane.

Outdoor Safety

Keep your driveway and walkway clear of falling leaves, wet leaves can be a fall hazard by making sidewalks slippery, invest in waterproof and slip resistant footwear and make sure you dress properly for the weather.

If you are a biker, walker or runner, wear reflective clothing to maximize visibility in the dark.

If you have to clean the leaves out of your gutter and off your roof, hire a professional, it's not worth the risk!

Finally, a big chore most of us will have to do this fall is rake leaves, follow these safety tips:

Flu Prevention

Flu season in the United States starts in October, now is the time to schedule your flu shot and remind your family of these flu prevention tips to reduce the chances of catching the flu and other infectious diseases! ?

Key Takeaways: The fall season is beautiful, but it does come with some unique hazards, an increased risk of fires, car accidents, slips, trips & falls and flu cases; take these precautions to keep your family safe during this season and beyond!