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It's important that residents follow product instructions when using, storing or disposing of home hazardous materials to prevent fires and unintentional poisoning.</p></div><div class="col-12 col-md-6"><div class="bg-light p-3 p-lg-4 p-xl-5"><p class="h3 text-red">Did you know:</p><p class="fs-5 mb-0">An average of 1,700 home fires per year are caused by instances of spontaneous combustion or chemical reaction.</p></div></div></div><div class="bg-danger text-white p-3 p-lg-4 p-xl-5 display-5">Share these safety tips to help increase awareness in your community about the dangers of household chemicals to people and the environment.</div><div class="d-flex flex-column flex-sm-row justify-content-between align-items-end"><h2 class="my-4 mt-lg-5 mt-xl-6"><span class="fa-sharp fa-solid fa-quote-left text-danger me-3 display-3"></span> Messages to share</h2><div class="mb-4 text-micro me-3"><span class="fa-sharp fa-solid fa-copy text-gray-600"></span> Click to copy message.</div></div><p>To keep your family safe, follow these safety tips when you use, store or dispose of household chemicals.</p><h3 class="mb-4">Use and storage</h3><div class="grid mb-5" style="row-gap: 1.5rem; --bs-gap: 1.5rem;"><div class="g-col-12 g-col-sm-6 g-col-lg-4 bg-light text-start border border-white border-3 border-dotted p-3 runt-0 stretch-limit"><a role="button" class="clippy float-end ms-3 mb-3 opacity-25 stretched-link" data-clipboard-target="#msg-1" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" data-bs-trigger="click" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-title="Copied!"><span class="fa-sharp fa-solid fa-copy"></span></a> <span id="msg-1" class="user-select-all">Follow the instructions on the label when you use and store household chemicals.</span></div><div class="g-col-12 g-col-sm-6 g-col-lg-4 bg-light text-start border border-white border-3 border-dotted p-3 runt-0 stretch-limit"><a role="button" class="clippy float-end ms-3 mb-3 opacity-25 stretched-link" data-clipboard-target="#msg-2" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" data-bs-trigger="click" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-title="Copied!"><span class="fa-sharp fa-solid fa-copy"></span></a> <span id="msg-2" class="user-select-all">Only fill portable gasoline containers outdoors in an airy area. Make sure to place the container on the ground when you fill it.</span></div><div class="g-col-12 g-col-sm-6 g-col-lg-4 bg-light text-start border border-white border-3 border-dotted p-3 runt-0 stretch-limit"><a role="button" class="clippy float-end ms-3 mb-3 opacity-25 stretched-link" data-clipboard-target="#msg-3" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" data-bs-trigger="click" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-title="Copied!"><span class="fa-sharp fa-solid fa-copy"></span></a> <span id="msg-3" class="user-select-all">Wear gloves or goggles when you use these materials.</span></div><div class="g-col-12 g-col-sm-6 g-col-lg-4 bg-light text-start border border-white border-3 border-dotted p-3 runt-0 stretch-limit"><a role="button" class="clippy float-end ms-3 mb-3 opacity-25 stretched-link" data-clipboard-target="#msg-4" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" data-bs-trigger="click" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-title="Copied!"><span class="fa-sharp fa-solid fa-copy"></span></a> <span id="msg-4" class="user-select-all">Don't mix products. This can cause deadly gases or cause a fire.</span></div><div class="g-col-12 g-col-sm-6 g-col-lg-4 bg-light text-start border border-white border-3 border-dotted p-3 runt-0 stretch-limit"><a role="button" class="clippy float-end ms-3 mb-3 opacity-25 stretched-link" data-clipboard-target="#msg-5" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" data-bs-trigger="click" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-title="Copied!"><span class="fa-sharp fa-solid fa-copy"></span></a> <span id="msg-5" class="user-select-all">Store products in their original containers out of the reach of children and pets. Store anything that can catch on fire away from your home.</span></div><div class="g-col-12 g-col-sm-6 g-col-lg-4 bg-light text-start border border-white border-3 border-dotted p-3 runt-0 stretch-limit"><a role="button" class="clippy float-end ms-3 mb-3 opacity-25 stretched-link" data-clipboard-target="#msg-6" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" data-bs-trigger="click" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-title="Copied!"><span class="fa-sharp fa-solid fa-copy"></span></a> <span id="msg-6" class="user-select-all">Never store materials that can cause a fire in the sun or near an open flame or heat source.</span></div><div class="g-col-12 g-col-sm-6 g-col-lg-4 bg-light text-start border border-white border-3 border-dotted p-3 runt-0 stretch-limit"><a role="button" class="clippy float-end ms-3 mb-3 opacity-25 stretched-link" data-clipboard-target="#msg-7" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" data-bs-trigger="click" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-title="Copied!"><span class="fa-sharp fa-solid fa-copy"></span></a> <span id="msg-7" class="user-select-all">Use safety locks and guardrails on shelves and cabinets when you store materials. This will prevent them from falling or tipping.</span></div></div><h3 class="mb-4">When you need to throw them out</h3><div class="grid mb-5" style="row-gap: 1.5rem; --bs-gap: 1.5rem;"><div class="g-col-12 g-col-sm-6 g-col-lg-4 bg-light text-start border border-white border-3 border-dotted p-3 runt-0 stretch-limit"><a role="button" class="clippy float-end ms-3 mb-3 opacity-25 stretched-link" data-clipboard-target="#msg-8" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" data-bs-trigger="click" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-title="Copied!"><span class="fa-sharp fa-solid fa-copy"></span></a> <span id="msg-8" class="user-select-all">Follow the instructions on the label when you need to throw a product out.</span></div><div class="g-col-12 g-col-sm-6 g-col-lg-4 bg-light text-start border border-white border-3 border-dotted p-3 runt-0 stretch-limit"><a role="button" class="clippy float-end ms-3 mb-3 opacity-25 stretched-link" data-clipboard-target="#msg-9" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" data-bs-trigger="click" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-title="Copied!"><span class="fa-sharp fa-solid fa-copy"></span></a> <span id="msg-9" class="user-select-all">Aerosol cans might contain chemicals that can burn. If you put them in the trash, they can explode or start a fire.</span></div><div class="g-col-12 g-col-sm-6 g-col-lg-4 bg-light text-start border border-white border-3 border-dotted p-3 runt-0 stretch-limit"><a role="button" class="clippy float-end ms-3 mb-3 opacity-25 stretched-link" data-clipboard-target="#msg-10" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" data-bs-trigger="click" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-title="Copied!"><span class="fa-sharp fa-solid fa-copy"></span></a> <span id="msg-10" class="user-select-all">If you have a spill, clean the area and put the containers in an airy place. If you cannot control the spill, or are unsure about cleanup and disposal, call the fire department.</span></div></div><h2 class="my-4"><a href="/gallery/home-hazardous-materials.html">Social media graphics and stock photos <span class="fa-solid fa-sharp fa-arrow-right"></span></a></h2><div class="row align-items-stretch"><div class="col-12 col-sm-7 col-md-6"><img src="/img/gallery/home-hazmats/card-dont-mix-cleaning-products.1200x600.png" class="img-fluid" alt="social media card: don't mix cleaning products"></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-5 col-md-5 col-lg-4 bg-image" data-image-src="/img/gallery/home-hazmats/9volt-battery-1.3024x4032.jpg" data-size="cover" data-posx="50%" data-posy="45%"></div></div><hr class="my-5"><h2 class="my-4"><a href="/gallery/pictographs/home-safety.html">Pictographs <span class="fa-solid fa-sharp fa-arrow-right"></span></a></h2><p>Pictographs can help overcome literacy barriers by communicating messages with pictures. Our pictographs will help you to communicate home hazardous materials messages to high-risk populations.</p><div class="row align-items-stretch"><div class="col-12 col-sm-5 col-md-4 col-lg-3"><img src="/img/pictographs/98-1.1800x1800.png" class="img-fluid" alt="home safety for flammables"></div><div class="d-none d-sm-block col-sm-5 col-md-4 col-lg-3"><img src="/img/pictographs/98-2.1800x1800.png" class="img-fluid" alt="flammables should not be tossed unprotected"></div><div class="d-none d-md-block col-md-4 col-lg-3"><img src="/img/pictographs/98-3.1800x1800.png" class="img-fluid" alt="toss flammables in a protected surface like a bucket"></div></div><hr class="my-5"><h2 class="my-4">Handouts</h2><div class="row justify-content-start text-center g-4"><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4"><img src="/img/downloads/keep-family-safe-from-chemicals-flyer-600w.webp" class="img-fluid border d-inline-block mb-3" alt="keep your family safe from household chemicals flyer"><p 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