What Are Some Fire Safety Tips For My Willard Home?

3/23/2022 (Permalink)

Reports state that American households experience over 350,000 residential house fires every year. These fires often result in injuries, major property damage, and other critical situations. We want to share some fire safety tips that every Willard homeowner can use to stay safe and avoid a house fire.

How Can I Keep My Willard Home Safe From Fires?

• Install good quality smoke alarms in your home; using a professional installation company will ensure that these alarms are the right type for your space and that they are put in the proper areas for maximum safety. Carbon monoxide alarms are also 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 today to let alert you 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 the 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. 
• Have your wood-burning fireplace inspected annually in the fall before you use it during cold weather. Your HVAC unit should be looked over at this point as well. Employ a professional for these tasks. 
• 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 big help in keeping your home fire safe.

How Can SERVPRO Help Me If I Experience A Fire In My Willard Home?

The SERVPRO of Huron & East Seneca team is available anytime to help you with fire safety, and we can be onsite immediately if a fire does break out. 

• We’re dedicated to responding immediately when you need help with fire damage. A fast response lessens the damage, limits further damage, and reduces cost.
• We specialize in fire and water damage restoration, the cornerstone of our business. We have extensive fire damage cleanup and restoration training to get your property back to pre-fire condition.
• We focus on restoring versus replacing because restoring the affected areas of your property is substantially less costly than demolishing and replacing those areas. This “restore first” mentality also allows us to get your home or business back to pre-fire condition quicker and with less disruption.

In addition to fire damage, we handle damage from water, mold, and much more.

This franchise is independently owned and operated.