Seasonal Tips
Summer Safety Tips
Fall Safety Tips
Winter Safety Tips
Summer Safety Tips
Don’t play with fireworks! Even those so-called "safe" sparklers can reach temperatures of up to 1200 degrees Fahrenheit! Leave fireworks displays to the professionals.
- Keep your grill a safe distance from houses, garages and overhangs.
- Use only properly labeled starter fluid--never substitute gasoline or kerosene!
- Never apply fire starter to a smoldering fire. Instead, add dry kindling and blow gently across the coals.
- Never leave outdoor cooking unattended!
- After a party, check your trash for carelessly discarded smoking materials.
- Never refuel a lawnmower or other motor-operated apparatus while it’s still running.
- Be sure to use the proper fuel or fuel mixture in your lawnmower or trimmer-never substitute kerosene, propane or a low-grade fuel.
- Never leave children to swim without adult supervision.
- Do not operate a lawnmower, boat, personal watercraft or go swimming if you’ve had too much alcohol to drink.
Fall Safety Tips
In the past, leaf burning has been allowed in the Town. However, residents are no longer allowed to burn leaves within the corporate limits of the Town of Normal. Cooking fires are still allowed via permit. For more information on cooking fires, call (309) 454-9610.
Make sure your Halloween costume isn't flammable. Check the tag to make sure it's okay. If you're not sure, don't buy or wear it. That includes any make-up, wigs or glue-on effects, such as scars, warts or fingernails.
If you plan to burn a candle in a carved pumpkin, do it outside on cement. Be sure to check it periodically. Extinguish the candle if you go to bed or leave the house.
Carry a flashlight when you trick-or-treat.
Don't go near open flames while you're wearing your costume, especially if it's got a lot of material to it.
If you're wearing a long wig, try not to smoke while you're wearing it.
Winter Safety Tips
Just because it's winter doesn't mean you should let your guard down against fires. Even though the hazards associated with holiday decorations have been stored away for another year, there are still plenty of things to look out for during the winter months!
Links to Heating Safety, Snow Removal