Labor Day Weekend Safety Tips

The end of summer has finally come and we are going to all be celebrating the Labor Day weekend with different festivities. If you're planning on your last vacation of the summer this weekend or if you are staying home and cooking with family and friends, there's one thing that should never be looked over and that's safety.

If you're traveling this weekend, here are a few different tips from the Red Cross:

-The Red Cross urges travelers to carry an emergency supply kit in the trunk with theses minimum supplies; a gallon of water per person, per day; nonperishable and easy-to-prepare food; a flashlight, radio and extra batteries; and a first aid kit.

-The Red Cross also advises that people should bring along a seven-day supply of medications for those traveling, a multi-purpose tool, sanitation and personal hygiene items, copies of personal documents; family and emergency contact information; a cell phone with charger; an emergency blanket; map, and extra cash.

If you're staying around the house this weekend, here are some helpful tips:

-When grilling, you should make sure that you are staying away from all of the dwellings on your property. Also, you should make sure you are not grilling underneath any trees or any areas on your property that have a danger of catching fire.

-Make sure that all pets and children are staying away from the grill.

-Keep a fire proof pan under the grill to catch all grease.

-Keep the chef safe by providing long-handled tools to prevent burns.

We at ServiceMASTER by Cornerstone hope that everyone has an eventful but safe weekend. If any disaster were to strike 24/7, please make sure that you call us at 901-624-9200!