Fire Safety Tips for Washington, NC

8/1/2022 (Permalink)

Always be careful with combustibles in the home.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, Each year in the United States, more than 3,000 people die in fires and more than 16,000 are injured. It's crucial to be aware of the dangers of fire and what you can do to prevent one from happening in your home.

Here are some tips to help keep you and your family safe from fire.

• Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside of sleeping areas. Check them monthly to make sure they're working properly.
• Create and practice a home fire escape plan so everyone knows what to do if a fire starts.
• Keep flammable items like lighters and matches out of reach of children.
• Don't leave candles burning unattended.
• Don't smoke inside your home.
• Be mindful of device energy usage--don't overload electrical outlets.
• Keep your stove and oven clean and free of grease build-up.
• Don't leave pots and pans unattended on the stove.

If a fire does occur in your home, try to stay calm and get everyone out quickly. Use your practiced escape plan to get to safety. If you can't get out, go to a room with an outside window and wave a white cloth or flashlight to signal for help. Never go back inside a burning building.

After a fire occurs, be sure to call professionals like those at SERVPRO of Bath to handle all of your restoration and remediation needs.