Spring
Safety Topic: Controlled Burns/Brush Burns
In spring time, many people find themselves with the desire to clean up outdoors. As the ground and area dries out many people take the opportunity to have a "controlled burn" of left over wood or brush. It is important that the individual who has decided to have a burn ensures every safety measure is taken. Below are a few recommendations if an individual decides to take it upon themselves to have a burn.
- Be sure to call the fire station and leave a message with your name and phone number along with what, when and where you are burning. Fire station phone number: 608-423-2014.
- Be sure to contact your respective township for any needed permits.
- Check the DNR website for burn conditions and follow them appropriately.
- Always ensure the area you have designated as your "burn area" is free from dried grass, overhanging trees, or building exposures.
- Burn brush in small, manageable piles.
- Have a source of water available (hose or bucket of water).
- Do not burn if it is windy.
- Communicate your intentions, as well as time, date, location and precautionary measures with us or your local fire department, as well as reach out to neighbors to ensure they know it is happening.
- Never, ever leave a burn unattended.
- When done, douse the area that was burning with water.
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Safety Topic: Severe Weather
Severe weather season is here! It is not a question of "IF," but rather "WHEN?"
In certain situations, severe weather can occur with little warning. Be sure to have a plan of action and to think about what you would do in places other than your home, such as work, school, or places you could be when you are out and about! Have more than one way to be alerted of and be able to monitor severe weather. Mobile phone apps, a weather radio, AM/FM radio, local TV stations, and outdoor warning sirens are all good ways when used in conjunction with each other. For additional information, we recommend you visit NWS Milwaukee's Severe Weather Awareness Page.
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