What Are Some Important Fire Safety Tips For Bloomville Homeowners?

2/16/2022 (Permalink)

Studies show that American households experience over 350,000 residential house fires every year, and these often result in injuries, significant property damage, and other serious challenges. Here at SERVPRO of Huron and East Seneca Counties, we care about the safety of our Bloomville neighbors, so let’s talk about some fire safety tips. 

What Are Some Fire Safety Tools I Should Have In My Bloomville Home? 

There are many excellent fire safety tools on the market that you can add to your home for protection.

• Install good quality smoke alarms; using a professional installation company will ensure that these alarms are the appropriate type for your space and put in the right areas for maximum safety. 
• Carbon Monoxide alarms are good to have in your home, as well, since CO is an odorless and colorless gas produced by burning fuels, and such an alarm can also let you know if a fire has started. There are remote monitors available that will let you know if there is a fire in your home while you are away. They can be plugged into an electrical outlet easily and connected to your internet, and you will be notified by an app you download on your phone.
• Be sure that you have at least one multipurpose fire extinguisher readily accessible in your home. Show everyone in the home where it is and how to use it, and make sure to keep it in good repair year-round. 

What Are Some Proactive Steps I Can Take To Keep My Bloomville House Safe From Fire?

Planning ahead is always wise, especially when it can help you avoid tragic accidents like a house fire. Here are a few proactive tasks for you to complete:

• Have your wood-burning fireplace inspected annually in the fall before you use it during cold weather. A professional should look over your HVAC unit at this point as well.
• Have an escape plan for your family, and make sure everyone understands it and can follow the plan in case of fire. Second-story homes should have an escape ladder onsite in case of fire or other emergencies. 
• During home repair or remodeling, use fire-resistant building materials whenever available to maximum fire safety in your home. For example, using a fire retardant brand of insulation can be a crucial part of keeping your home fire safe.

The SERVPRO of Huron & East Seneca Counties team is available anytime to help you with fire safety for your Bloomville home. If the worst should happen, we are equipped to manage clean-up after fire damage, water damage, mold remediation, and other disasters - both small and large.

This franchise is independently owned and operated.