10 Fire Safety Tips for home
If you think that a house fire can never happen to you, then you may be wrong. Anyone can be a victim of a house fire. In the US alone, more than half a million of people become victims of a house fire every year.
If you are a home owner, then you must seek the perfect solution to keep your home safe. It is a well-known and unavoidable fact that a house fire can result in a devastating loss of memories, belongings, and most importantly, loved ones. Here is a list with tips on how to prevent a house fire:
1. Do not leave candles, heaters or anything cooking unattended
2. Make sure to check your electric appliances for malfunctions or loose wires
3. Test your fire alarm from time-to-time. Daylight savings is a great reminder to change the batteries
4. Keep all matches and lighters out of children's reach
5. Have a fire evacuation plan ready for your home and practice it with other household members
6. Make sure all exits in your fire evacuation plan are all clear so you do not become trapped inside during a house fire
7. Do not dry your clothes in front of a heater
8. Make sure to check the lint filter in your dryer to prevent a fire. Be sure to empty the lint compartment after every use.
9. Avoid powering multiple appliances/electronics and don’t plug multiple cords together.
10. Keep combustible objects at least three feet away from portable heating devices
One must ensure that your home is safe from fires whether you are at home or not. Add another level of protection with a Wireless Fire Alarm System. Even when you are away from you home, rest assure that you know your home is safe. You can also have a firefighter inspect your home and recommend any safety measures such as having the right fire alarm equipment. A fire evacuation plan can help you in case of a fire emergency. If you haven’t already created a fire evacuation plan, here are some tips to help you create one:
Have at least two fire evacuations plans for safety reasons;
If there are children or older family members in your home, have a plan to help them evacuate the house, especially if they are immobile
In case your home catches fire, do not attempt to gather any belongings, except for your wallet, cell phone and/or keys, but only if they are on the way to the exit;
Make sure your evacuation plan has a safe meeting spot where all of your family members can meet once you get out of your home safely
Protecting your family is as important to us at Alliance Security as it is to you. Hopefully you will never have to deal with any fire hazards or your home catching on fire. After reading this blog, we’re sure that you will be better prepared in fire safety.
If you are a home owner, then you must seek the perfect solution to keep your home safe. It is a well-known and unavoidable fact that a house fire can result in a devastating loss of memories, belongings, and most importantly, loved ones. Here is a list with tips on how to prevent a house fire:
1. Do not leave candles, heaters or anything cooking unattended
2. Make sure to check your electric appliances for malfunctions or loose wires
3. Test your fire alarm from time-to-time. Daylight savings is a great reminder to change the batteries
4. Keep all matches and lighters out of children's reach
5. Have a fire evacuation plan ready for your home and practice it with other household members
6. Make sure all exits in your fire evacuation plan are all clear so you do not become trapped inside during a house fire
7. Do not dry your clothes in front of a heater
8. Make sure to check the lint filter in your dryer to prevent a fire. Be sure to empty the lint compartment after every use.
9. Avoid powering multiple appliances/electronics and don’t plug multiple cords together.
10. Keep combustible objects at least three feet away from portable heating devices
One must ensure that your home is safe from fires whether you are at home or not. Add another level of protection with a Wireless Fire Alarm System. Even when you are away from you home, rest assure that you know your home is safe. You can also have a firefighter inspect your home and recommend any safety measures such as having the right fire alarm equipment. A fire evacuation plan can help you in case of a fire emergency. If you haven’t already created a fire evacuation plan, here are some tips to help you create one:
Have at least two fire evacuations plans for safety reasons;
If there are children or older family members in your home, have a plan to help them evacuate the house, especially if they are immobile
In case your home catches fire, do not attempt to gather any belongings, except for your wallet, cell phone and/or keys, but only if they are on the way to the exit;
Make sure your evacuation plan has a safe meeting spot where all of your family members can meet once you get out of your home safely
Protecting your family is as important to us at Alliance Security as it is to you. Hopefully you will never have to deal with any fire hazards or your home catching on fire. After reading this blog, we’re sure that you will be better prepared in fire safety.
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