Mobile Home & RV Safety

• Install smoke alarms in the bedroom or sleeping areas. Test the smoke alarms frequently and change the batteries twice a year
• Practice using escape route from your mobile home or RV making sure that several routes are available
• Remember that if you are caught in smoke to crawl low under the smoke where the air is cleaner
• Install a minimum of a 5lb ABC (multipurpose) rated fire extinguisher. Keep the extinguisher in an easy to access location
• Extinguish all cigarettes and cigars before disposing of them. Use deep ashtrays that will not easily tip over
• Keep exits clear of clutter or storage
• Locate your mobile home or RV away from power lines
• Use surge protectors
• Teach children not to play with matches and lighters
• Inspect the refrigerator for leaks. Have it repaired immediately if a leak is found
• Install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in the Mobile home or RV
• Never smoke in bed
• Do not use cook tops or ovens to heat your mobile home or RV
• Never leave cooking unattended
• Do not wear loose fitting long sleeves while you are coking, choose fight fitting close or short sleeves
• If your clothes catch fire remember to Stop what you are doing, Drop to the ground and Roll around while covering your face until the fire is out
• Do not overload electrical outlets
• Store gasoline, butane, and propane outside