Plan & Prepare for a House Fire - Guidance from Fire Damage Restoration Experts

The fire damage restoration professionals from Paul Davis know how detrimental house fires can be. Not only can house fires ruin your residence and personal possessions, but they are emotionally disconcerting and make you feel unsafe. Fires can happen in a matter of minutes and can be caused by lots of things, and they can be out of your control like your neighbor's house being on fire or natural disasters. But there are a few precautions you can take to decrease the dangers of a house fire in your home.

Process and Implement an Emergency Plan for Your Property

Safety should be the first concern when getting ready for a house fire, and fire extinguishers and smoke alarms should be located throughout the property. Smoke alarms are critical because a fire can come out of the blue and you have to take action as quickly as possible. Something else to think about with smoke alarms is buying ones that can catch smoke produced by electrical fires. Finally, any kids residing in the house have to be taught about how a smoke alarm sounds when it's triggered and what to do when it happens. Come up with fire escape routes and make sure everyone knows about them. Always have two exits out of all rooms in the property. Also, you'll need to have a designated meeting spot outside of the property so that you're sure everyone makes it out securely. Something else you should do is protect your valuable items like passports, photographs and birth certificates. You can make digital copies and place them into cloud storage for safe keeping, and you can buy a strong box to keep the hard copies secure as well. Finally, take inventory of all your personal possessions for insurance purposes in case they're engulfed by the flames.

To Lessen the Dangers of a Fire in Your Home Implement These Measures

Although some fires are uncontrollable, here are some safety measures you should take to prevent a house fire:

  • Portable Heaters: It is vital to place any combustible objects at least three feet away from a space heater. {Additionally,} you'll need your space heater to have a control mechanism as well as other safety features such as shutting off when it falls over.
  • Appliances and Electrical: Shredded cords and broken plugs could easily create a house fire, so be sure to examine your appliances regularly for any issues. Also, keep an eye on the switches for your lights because if they're hot, they have to be changed.
  • Children: Children are curious and fire is exciting for them, so teach your children that fire isn't something to play with. Also, keep matches and lighters in a place that is out of sight and out of reach.
  • Cooking: It's critical to be conscientious in the kitchen and to not ignore cooking food alone. Without exception have someone there to watch what's going on.
  • Smoking: Cigarettes and cigars are serious fire perils, and taking your smoking outside is the perfect approach to prevent a house fire. If you smoke inside, make sure you have ashtrays with deep walls and that you never smoke in bed or while you're lethargic. Additionally, never smoke inside when someone in the house is on oxygen because this is extremely combustible.
  • Fireplaces: Creosote is highly flammable and it builds up in your fireplace after it's been in use, so always get your fireplace cleaned and maintained regularly. Having a big, durable screen is also necessary to prevent sparks from coming into the room and rolling logs.

For Fire Damage Repair Maintenance - Get in Touch with Paul for High-Quality Assistance Today

If you have a house fire, don't wait to get in touch with Paul Davis. Our expert team has the experience you need with fire damage repair services and we can have your property back to a good condition. Reach out to Paul at 888-473-7669 and a franchise near you will be available to help out.