Fire Prevention From ATV Riding During Droughts

7/16/2021 (Permalink)

Tips To Prevent Fires Related to ATV's

Many of the people working at SERVPRO of SW Waukesha County and SERVPRO Jefferson County/Oconomowoc enjoy riding ATV's and UTV's on our free time.  What a great way to enjoy the outdoors of Wisconsin and spending quality time with family and friends.

The following is an article about protecting ourselves and the environment while riding ATV's and UTV's during a drought.

Riding during drought season. What to know.

Recent drought conditions across the country require us to sharpen our focus on challenges for off-roaders.

To protect yourself, the environment, and the trails we all share, we've gathered some important information we should all keep in mind as we seek out summer's great adventure. KEEP THE FUEL CANS AT HOME AND PLAN YOUR FUEL STOPS

For your safety and the safety of the environment, do not carry reserves that could combust. This applies every time you ride throughout the year. Failure to follow this instruction could lead to serious injuries. 

PARK IT IN RED FLAG CONDITIONSA red flag warning means conditions are ripe for a wildfire, so consider taking a break from riding until the risk has passed. Be sure to check conditions and flag warnings in your area by visiting your state's natural resources department or weather.gov 

RIDE WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER  

Be prepared for the unexpected by keeping safety close at hand, even after the dry season by carrying a fire extinguisher in your vehicle. Use a fire extinguisher holder, mounted directly inside your cab frame to keep a fire extinguisher within reach.

 KEEP IT CLEANMinimize fire risk by removing all grass, weeds and brush that may have collected on or around the exhaust system. Be sure to wait until the exhaust system cools down before removing brush to prevent burns and always keep family and friends away from the hot metal. 

OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE

As a final reminder, when it's hot out, it’s best to ride early in the morning or late at night to avoid the worst of the conditions and always bring along extra water to stay hydrated. If you’d like more off-road safety tips, follow the link below.

***This article was found on Polaris.com

RIDER SAFETY TIPS

If you experience damage to your home or business or other personal property caused by a fire, please contact SERVPRO.  We are here to help.  

SERVPRO SW Waukesha County 262-542-0900

SERVPRO of Jefferson County/Oconomowoc 920-674-3002