Hints from Heloise

Dear Readers: Now that the grass is growing, flowers are blooming and trees are budding, it’s time to begin mowing the lawn and caring for the flower beds and garden to keep everything manicured. Many of us use gasoline-powered lawn equipment and sometimes keep gasoline on hand. Here are some important fire-safety hints for storing gasoline:

•Gasoline can become unstable if it’s stored in your power equipment for more than a month, so try buying only what you need and use it up.

•Gas should be stored in a well-ventilated area like a garage or shed – never in the basement or inside your house.

•Keep it away from children and pets, and downslope from your water well, if you have one.

•Also, store and transport gas only in plastic or metal containers made for that purpose.

•Always use a spout to avoid spills when pouring. – Heloise