CERT Monthly Safety Tips
Fire Safety
Fires can happen suddenly in our homes and become life-threatening in minutes. The first concern is always the safety of you and your family. If you cannot quickly and safely extinguish the fire, get out of the house and call 911.
For your main home protection, it’s suggested to install a Class A-B-C fire extinguisher (2-A: 10-B:C rated). Make sure it’s easy to see and access. When using, keep your back to a clear way out of the house in case the fire gets out of control.
To operate a fire extinguisher, remember P A S S
- Pull the pin.
- Aim low at the base of the fire.
- Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly.
- Sweep the nozzle from side to side.
Del Webb CERT provides safety education and training.
CERT Monthly Safety Tips Archive
2025
2024
- December 2024 – Holiday Safety
- November 2024 – Tornadoes
- October 2024 – Home Security
- September 2024 – Lightning
- August 2024 – Safety in Extreme Heat
- July 2024 – Turn Around, Don’t Drown
- June 2024 – Home Inventory Video
- May 2024 – Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
- April 2024 – Rechargeable Batteries
- March 2024 – Snowbirds
- February 2024 – Door to Door Solicitors
- January 2024 – Avoiding Scammers
2023
- December 2023 – Holiday Safety
- November 2023 – AED Update
- October 2023 – Floods and Flooding
- September 2023 – Alert Manatee
- August 2023 – Home Generator Safety
- July 2023 – Securing Electronic Data
- June 2023 – Hurricane Go Bag
- May 2023 – Extension Cord Safety
- April 2023 – Project Lifesaver
- March 2023 – When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors
- February 2023 – AEDs
- January 2023 – First Aid Kit
2022
- November 2022 – Cybersecurity
- October 2022 – Fire Safety Preparations
- September 2022 – Make a Home Inventory Video
- August 2022 – Reporting a Gas Emergency
- July 2022 – TIFF To Inform Families First
- June 2022 – Hurricane Season Is Here