Home Fire Prevention Tips

 The best way to apply fire safety in your Taylorsville Real Estate is to ensure that you are aware of the potential risks at home. According to National Fire Protection Association, “In 2003, 80% of fires in the United States occurred in the home, resulting in 3,925 fire deaths” . Improper setting up of electrical devices often cause many home fires .

Always be prepared .

 Here are some essential fire safety guidelines for you: 

Prepare a fire escape plan and at least two ways to exit from each room . Make sure that windows can be opened during emergency .  Get away from fire and call 911 for help .

 Check out all electrical outlets, wires, and appliances in your home and see if everything is in good condition but remember to be extra careful. Keep away from overloading your outlets with plugs from stereo, TV, PC, etc.  Change all appliances that smell unusual or spark. Also, do not leave your home with clothes dryer on and running .

 Avoid putting your night light close to your bedspreads and other stuffs .

Keep your clothes, curtains, blankets and other flammables from space heater .

 Install smoke detectors in every sleeping areas.  Check the smoke detectors every month and change its batteries for at least once every year .

Fire extinguisher should be mounted in the garage or kitchen.  Place it ten feet away from the stove .  Use extinguisher for small fires only.

 Do not store your lighter or newspapers near the fireplace. Use a metal mesh screen to avoid sparks from flying .

 Do not leave children unattended with fire.

 Do not smoke in your bed.  Use a deep ashtray. Before throwing the cigarette butts into the trash bin make that you wet it first .

 It is so important to know what you supposed to do when fire occurs in your home but fire prevention is still the most essential . Always take a moment to check your home for probable safety hazards.