How Can I Prevent and Prepare For a Fire In My Home?

11/1/2017 (Permalink)

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When a fire occurs, it is always a shock. Homeowners never know when or if, a fire will occur in their home. Fires cannot always be prevented but there are tips and tricks, to help eliminate the risk.

Prevention is key:

• Have your heating system serviced regularly by a professional
• Remove the lint from your dryer filter after every use
• Keep firewood, piles of leaves and trash away from the home
• Avoid using outlet extenders or plug-in power bars
• Test smoke alarms EVERY month 
• Store containers of cooking oil well away from the stove
• Consider using borrowed heat to keep outdoor pets warm
• Be sure to properly extinguish smoking materials

Fires can still happen, even with the most prepared homes. In this case, your family needs a safety plan. Everyone in your household may not be together when disaster strikes so, it's important that every member of the family; know the safety plan and know to call 911 immediately. 

In the event a fire occurs, you need to know who to call afterwards to help restore your home and belongings. Since each smoke and fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions. SERVPRO of North Richland Hills has the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage.  We will also treat your family with empathy and respect and your property with care.