Wildfire Prevention Tips for Bemidji?

7/5/2021 (Permalink)

We respond to storm damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Beltrami County.

SERVPRO® of Bemidji, Grand Rapids & Hibbing responds to storm damage emergencies 24-hours a day. Lightning strikes and humans both can cause wildfires. Here are some tips from the American Red Cross to prevent wildfires:

Prevention is critical as people cause 85 percent of wildfires by burning debris, using equipment improperly, discarding cigarettes carelessly, leaving campfires unattended, and arson.

• Don’t drive your vehicle onto dry grass or brush. Hot components under your vehicle can spark fires.
• Use equipment responsibly. Lawnmowers, chain saws, tractors, and trimmers can all spark a wildfire.
• Use caution any time you use fire. Dispose of charcoal briquettes and fireplace ashes properly, never leave any outdoor fire unattended and make sure that outdoor fires are fully extinguished before leaving the area.
• If residential debris burning is allowed – use caution! After obtaining any necessary permits, ensure that burning is not currently restricted in your area.
• Store combustible or flammable materials in approved safety containers away from the house
• Keep the gas grill and propane tank at least 15 feet away from any structure
• Do not use the grill during potentially dangerous fire weather conditions. Always have a fire extinguisher or hose nearby.

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SERVPRO® of Bemidji, Grand Rapids & Hibbing has a team of restoration technicians on-call and ready to respond to storm damage emergencies 24-hours a day. Call us today at 218-999-9799. We’ll restore your storm damage in Bemidji, “Like it never even happened.”  

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