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Orange City message urges generator safety ahead of storm

3857864 · June 16, 2025

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Summary

In a short city message before an approaching storm, a city presenter and a fire inspector advised residents to keep portable generators outside at least 20 feet from homes, avoid combustible surroundings and standing water, and store fuel in approved containers.

Kalis, speaking for the City of Orange City, and Ray Santana, a fire inspector with the Horn City Fire Department, urged residents in a short recorded message before an approaching storm to follow basic generator-safety practices, including keeping generators at least 20 feet from homes and using approved fuel containers.

The outreach emphasized placement and fuel storage as primary safety measures. "Anytime you're using a generator gas or diesel, you wanna make sure it's outside at least 20 feet from the house in a nice care location," Santana said. He also warned residents to keep generators away from combustible materials and water: "You want to make sure you're away from cardboard, flushing wood, dead grass, and make sure it's not in a puddle of water or away from water sources."

Santana recommended storing fuel in approved containers and offered city help for questions: "Each field has a proper container, with DOT by DOT. If you have any questions with that and concerns of which 1 is correct, give us a call and we can help you refer to the proper 1." The recorded message framed the guidance as part of the city's effort to keep people informed ahead of hurricane conditions. Kalis said, "our top priority is to keep our residents safe and informed, especially when we have a hurricane approaching our coast."

The message closed with a reminder to monitor updates and take precautions. "Remember guys, hurricane season can be unpredictable, but that doesn't mean your response has to be. Stay informed, stay alert," Kalis said. Santana concluded, "and we will see you in the next couple of seasons."