3 Crucial Home Fire Safety Tips

4/6/2021 (Permalink)

Here are three tips from our team here at SERVPRO of Petaluma/Rohnert Park/Santa Rosa to avoid a preventable fire and minimize your risks

1. Home Fire Prevention

• Keep flammable materials away from heat sources. If you're using a portable space heater, keep it at least 3 feet away from flammable objects like furniture, blankets, electronics, or anything combustible.
• Do not leave flames or smoke materials unattended, including fireplaces, stovetops, candles, and cigarettes.
• Fix or replace frayed electrical cords or wires.
• Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords.
• Have your furnace or home heating source periodically inspected and kept in good working order.
• Make sure everyone in the household understands the importance of home fire safety and observes fire-safe habits.

2. Home Fire Safety Equipment

• Install smoke detectors on every floor of your home, in every bedroom, and outside each sleeping area.
• Inspect and maintain your smoke detectors.
• Learn how to use a fire extinguisher.
• Consider installing an automatic sprinkler system in your home.

3. Fire Safety Planning

• Create a fire safety plan that establishes at least two escape routes and a safe location away from the home where everyone can meet.
• Make an emergency communications plan to stay in contact during and after a fire.
• Practice your escape plan twice a year so everyone can act quickly when it counts.

SERVPRO of Petaluma/Rohnert Park/Santa Rosa in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke, or water damage event. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration, and we are an IICRC Certified Firm. We believe in continuous training: from initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO's corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. 

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