Together they can make a world of difference in fire prevention.
Did you know …
When doing work outside on your land with mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, or other mechanical devices, placing a shovel and one gallon of water somewhere nearby can save you a lot of damage, stress and danger. We know too well that all it takes for a devastating fire is a few sparks and time spent looking for supplies to quell the growing flames.
Be prepared while you are working to stop sparks where they start!
In a time of crisis, having that shovel and gallon of water on hand is equivalent to:
- 50 gallons of water five minutes away at the barn or house, or
- 500 gallons on a fire truck 15 minutes out.
This dynamic pair can be used to shovel dirt onto sparks to snuff out flames, dampen the area and prevent the spread. A gallon of water and a shovel are inexpensive, common household items – have a few on the property if you’ve got multiple projects going on, and make sure everyone in your home knows where to find them if anything goes awry!