Fire Prevention Week

This week is Fire Prevention Week. This is a friendly reminder to take extra measures to protect your family, friends and community from unexpected fires and other hazards related to fire. Being careful around fire saves lives, protects property and improves community safety.

Make sure you and your family practice good fire safety procedures. If you haven't already, practice fire drills with your family in case of a fire emergency. Make sure your family has a designated spot where you can meet in case you or your family member is forced to evacuate a burning building (house, rental home, apartment building, etc). Plan ahead and be aware of fire exits in every building you enter.

For more information, visit:

National Fire Prevention Association

Also, due to the dry weather and lack of rain, many wooded areas in Minnesota and surrounding areas are too dry for campfires. Both Minnesota and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have issued several FIRE BANS in various wooded areas and state parks. Make sure if you are out and about (picnicking and/or fishing) you are aware of the fire bans and/or take extra measures to prevent forest fires.

For more information, visit:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources