Tips on Preventing Fires

6/19/2017 (Permalink)

Make sure this fire damage does not happen to your home or business by always taking fire precautions.

Did you know that house fires account for the majority of disasters that the Red Cross responds to annually? According to the Red Cross the reason is because risk for home fires exist all year long. Statistics given by the Red Cross also show that seven people die in home fires each day in the U.S which is why one of the goals for the Red Cross is to reduce these deaths by 25% by the end of 2019.  

SERVPRO is helping in the effort to help educate home owners and commercial building owners on how to prevent fires

Fire Prevention Tips

1. Install working smoke alarms and have fire extinguishers on hand
2. Change out overloaded circuit breakers, panel boxes and fuses
3. Repair any loose or defective wiring
4. Dont overload extension cords
5. Inspect wiring in expoused areas that could have been chewed by pet or insects.
6. Have your furnace and HVAC checked annually
7. Have your fireplace cleaned and checked
8. Do not leave kitchen cooking unattended
9. Douse grills when done barbequing
10. Don't have barbeque grills too close to sides of home 
11. Store flammables in safe area
12. Plan you escape routes and know where the exits are
13. Check Natural Gas / LP Gas systems for leaks, faulty pilot lights, gas valves and gas regulators.

If a fire disaster does happen our SERVPRO of North Richland Hills team is ready to help!

SERVPRO of North Richland Hills specializes in the cleanup and restoration of commercial and residential property after a fire or water damage event. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.

Call SERVPRO of North Richland Hills at 817-589-1499.