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Implementing Strong Fire Safety Measures in Your Household | SERVPRO® of Van Nuys South
1/21/2020 (Permalink)
A house fire can occur when you least expect it. SERVPRO of Van Nuys South is on call 24/7 and will guide you through any fire restoration project.
From working with local families to restore their homes after a fire, we have seen just how impactful experiencing a house fire can be. While fires can often occur in unprecedented ways, there are many fire safety tips to implement that can significantly reduce the chance that your household will experience one.
Keeping track of all the various guidelines for fire safety is a task that prohibits many people from learning the must-know facts. For your ease of use, we have put together a guide that encompasses the most important fire safety tips, so you can access the information easily.
Frequently Check Smoke Detectors. Keeping your household’s smoke detectors operational and testing them on schedule is one of the best things to do for fire safety. By ensuring your family members will know as soon as a fire starts, you can help make sure everyone gets to safety quickly.
Have a Fire Escape Plan. When the smoke alarm sounds, it’s important to evacuate quickly, which is much easier if there is already a plan in place. Knowing the designated exits and where to meet your family members will expedite the evacuation and keep everyone safer.
Know How to Operate a Fire Extinguisher. Purchasing, storing and learning how to operate a fire extinguisher is a great investment in fire safety. Research the various classifications of extinguishers to make sure you are purchasing the right one for your anticipated needs.
Never Leave Flames Unattended. Even small flames can pose large risks when it comes to house fires. Every year, candles, fireplaces and stove tops start an unprecedented amount of fires—generally because they were left in a room unattended. Remember to be cautious any time a flame is present, no matter how small.
Keep a Closed-Door Policy. It is alarming but true: The most dangerous fires are the ones that occur at night. Thankfully, by sleeping with bedroom doors shut, you can greatly increase the time your family has to react to the smoke alarm sounding as a shut door will act as a barrier for the flames.
If you’d like to learn more about protecting yourself from a house fire and how our restoration services can help you recover, get in touch today to learn more.