Grilling Season Has Arrived: Stay Safe with These Tips!

BBQ Month: Stay Safe at The Grill with These Tips

If you’re dusting off the barbecue this spring, be sure to stay safe.

Whether you’re hosting a neighborhood cookout, family get-together, or simply enjoying the sunshine one afternoon, a barbecue should always be used with safety and caution. Burning the food and the house down is a quick recipe to ruin your day and finances!

The National Fire Protection Association recorded that gas grills have been involved in an average of 7,200 home fires per year, while charcoal and other solid-fuel grills were involved in an average of 1,400 home fires per year.

With that said, before getting the barbecue up and running, check out these safety tips:

  • Keep grills on a level surface away from the house, garage, deck, or other structures, and away from children, pets, and landscaping.
  • They shouldn’t be used on a balcony or under overhanging vines or branches.
  • Soak coals in water and let them cool before disposing of them in a metal container.
  • Remember that grills remain hot long after you are through barbecuing.
  • Do not store propane tanks indoors.
  • Keep children and pets away from the barbeque at all times.
  • Do not proceed if you notice the gas tank leaking.
  • Never add charcoal starter fluid when coals have already been ignited.

Now that you’re on your way to safe grilling, be sure to secure your home with the reliable insurance to protect it from any loss from fire. Contact All Nevada Insurance in Las Vegas, Nevada for all of your homeowners insurance needs today.