Home Fire Safety — A Guideline by Commercial Restoration Company

According to NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), US fire departments have responded to an average of 345,400 home fires during the past five year periods. Even worse, these fires resulted in an annual average of 11,220 injured civilians, 2620 deaths, and $6.9 billion property damage. In this blog, we seek to offer a few safety guidelines recommended by the experts of commercial restoration company Virginia and Maryland. We believe these will help to reduce casualties and fire accidents to a great degree.

Install Smoke Alarms

Install smoke alarms along with carbon monoxide detectors on every level of your house, including the basement.

Interconnecting all the smoke alarms across your place is a great practice. That way, when one of the alarms sounds, the rests too, start to ring. This is especially helpful if you have older parents at home when you are out for work. Also, it comes in handy if the fire erupts when you are asleep. You may not hear one bell placed in the basement. But you are bound to be alarmed with all the bells ringing simultaneously. It will also notify your neighbors and they can come to your aid.

Accidents happen once, but you need to be prepared for these all the time. Hence, you should test the alarms at regular intervals, preferably every month, by pushing the test button. Also, you should change the batteries twice a year. What’s the point of investing in an alarm if it doesn’t work at the right moment!

If the smoke alarms are over 10 years old, replace them. If they have a particular guarantee period, you better replace the alarms once that is over. Don’t take a risk with fire!

Mount Fire Extinguisher

Make sure that everyone in the house is aware where the fire extinguisher is mounted and how to use it.

Place fire extinguisher at every level of your home and it’s better to keep them near exit places. That way, even the neighbors can access them if you are stuck inside.

Remember, fire extinguishers are used to treat small fires in confined areas. They are not effective in putting out large fires. In such cases, you need to contact a reputed restoration management company Virginia and Maryland.

Fire Escape Plan

Sit with your family and make a fire escape plan for emergencies. It’s better to set two escape routes from each bedroom.

Make sure that every member of your family knows the technique of stop, drop and roll, in case their clothes catch fire. Don’t be embarrassed to practice it.

Kitchen

The kitchen is one of the most sensitive places where the fire usually originates. Therefore, you need to be extremely cautious while cooking.

Do not leave the stove, grills, or oven unattended while cooking. Turn off the cooking appliance if you have to leave the kitchen.

If you have pets, it’s better to remove the stove knobs. These innocent creatures may playfully start a fire.

Conclusion

Don’t be late to implement these safety guidelines. Remember, a little spark can emerge into a destructive fire. So, don’t let your unmindful attitude cause fatal trouble. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

We sincerely pray that your place never catches fire, but in case of any emergency, don’t delay to contact America Restorations, LLC — a leading commercial restoration company Maryland and Virginia. You can also reach out to us if you have any confusion while following these guidelines.