TDCI reminds consumers to be prepared before an emergency occurs. Spring can frequently bring high winds, heavy rains, and tornadoes. If you have outdoor stairs leading to your home, make sure the railings are secure and safe to use. Be sure to remove lint from dryer filters after each use in order to prevent fires. To help prevent fires caused by a dryer, make sure the exhaust hose on your dryer leading to the outside is clear. Need working smoke alarms? Contact your local fire department and ask if they participate in the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office “Get Alarmed, Tennessee!” smoke alarm program. Check and change the batteries in your home’s smoke alarms to make sure they are working properly. Clogged downspouts prevent rain from flowing, which could cause damage to the interior of your home. Leaves and other debris can land in the gutters during the winter, which may cause clogging. Dry grass and shrubs are easily ignited by fires. Cut tree branches to prevent potential roof damage from wind and other stormy weather. Do not keep or collect large amounts of items that might block exits or hinder a person from escaping a home in the event of an emergency.
SPRING CLEANING SAFETY FULL
NASHVILLE – With spring now in full force, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) reminds residents to take some simple, preventative steps to create a safer home as you work your spring cleaning checklist.
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