Our Most Practical Fire Safety Tips | SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview

9/13/2020 (Permalink)

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Experiencing a house fire is a terrifying experience, but for many of us, it is something we do not think about until it is too late. When a fire starts, it often only takes 30 seconds for the flames to begin spreading—which is why we highly recommend prevention as your first line of defense.

Preventing a fire and ensuring you are safe if one does start is easier than you may initially think. Good fire safety habits go a long way, and with our most practical fire safety tips, you can ensure you are doing everything you can to keep your household safe.

How Can I Ensure I Am Doing What I Can to Prevent Fires?

Check your smoke detectors. Any time you want to boost the fire safety efforts you are taking around the house, starting with the smoke detectors is key. Ensuring you have enough, that they are working, and that you are testing the batteries and replacing them on schedule is so important, as this will alert you any time there is a chance a fire has started.

Create a fire escape plan. Having and practicing your fire escape plan is key for ensuring your family will be safe should the smoke alarms sound. It should only take two minutes to escape your home, there should be two exits in every room and there should be a designated meeting spot for everyone to reconvene outside the home as you wait for help to arrive.

Limit your fire risks. Good habits around the house can go a long way in preventing fires from starting. Not leaving candles or other open flames unattended, cleaning your dryer’s lint tray after every load and practicing electrical safety are all important steps toward fire prevention that you can implement into your day to day activities.

Keep a fire extinguisher handy. While you should only use a fire extinguisher when it is safe to do so, making sure that you have one handy should the need arise is recommended. Whenever you are doing a higher-risk activity, such as dealing with chemicals or cooking, keeping a fire extinguisher nearby and knowing how to use it can prevent serious damages from occurring.

If your home is damaged by a house fire, we are here to help. Our expert fire restoration technicians are here ²⁴⁄₇ to spring into action as soon as you call. Contact us at any hour to report your damage and receive a quick response.