Fire up the grill, bring on the steak, it is time to barbecue. You might think you know all you need to know about BBQ safety and grilling. But why don't you review this page, just to make sure. We want your BBQ experience to be fun and safe for the entire family. On average there are over 9,000 home fires annually directly related to barbecuing. According to the National Fire Prevention Association; 17,000 people went to the emergency room and there was $84 million in property damage in 2015 associated with barbecuing.
Baton Rouge homeowners insurance plays an important role in society. It protects your most important financial asset, your home including losses form barbecuing. When most people think of damage to their home, they tend to think of fire or theft. Well, there are many other kinds of accidents that can cause damage to your home that are covered under most homeowners insurance policies.
Home barbecue tips:
• Never BBQ inside, in a garage, on the roof or on a second story deck
• Never leave your grill unattended
• If you're using a charcoal grill, let the lighter fluid soak into the coals a few minutes before lighting them so that any vapors have time to evaporate. When you do light the coals, stand back
• Open the grill lid before you light it
• Don’t wear loose fitting clothing
• Make sure you use the grill 10 feet away from your house
• Have the BBQ close to a water source
• Don’t let raw meat sit out long without being chilled or cooked
• Always wash your hands before and after handling food
• Don’t over indulge in alcohol while barbecuing
• Let the grill cool down before you store or cover it
Always make sure that the barbecue is in a safe place, where children and pets won’t touch or bump into it. Remember that the barbecue will still be hot even after you finish cooking, anyone contacting the barbecue could be burned. Make sure your home owner’s policy is up to date. Have fun be safe and eat well!
Fourrier Agency would not be where it is today without superb customer service. Our late founder, Larry Fourrier, started in the insurance business in 1946. His work ethic, devotion to clients, and leadership in the community played an instrumental role in developing the proper relationship that must exist between an agent and his or her client. We have an extraordinary team to carry on those same founding principles and to place service to the client above all else. With Fourrier Agency, there is 69 years of service and support that needs to be upheld. That service is upheld to every client, every day.