Steps To Fire Prevention

7/14/2021 (Permalink)

Keeping a fire contained is one of the most important things.  Keeping all doors closed when you are not home or going to sleep is one of the easiest ways to keep the fire from spreading.  If you can keep the fire from spreading fast it is likely to do less damage.  Less damage means less money you or your insurance is going to have to spend to clean and repair your house, and how much personal belongings that you will lose.  Another way to prevent fire is unplugging all electronics when you are not using them.  We highly suggest unplugging all electronic devices when you are leaving your house for more than a day.  It sounds silly but it takes the chance of fire from starting, that way, completely out of the equation.  Another important item to have easily accessible from anywhere in the house, is a fire extinguisher.  I would recommend having at least one on each level,or if your house is spread out having one on each end of the house and one located in the kitchen.  If you live in a two-story home it is very pertinent to have a fire escape ladder easily accessible.  It is a way to make sure everyone can easily escape the house.  The last thing anyone wants is to lose a family member or pet due to a house fire, that could have been prevented.  Following these few steps can save you and your family from enduring one of the worst nightmares of your life.  If you find yourself in a fire situation, please make your first call to SERVPRO of Washington County at 423-434-0046.  Here to help!