A good knowledge of fire safety is hugely important for all families. Knowing what to do in the event of an emergency like this could save your lives. These safety tips will help you on your way to staying safe in the event of a fire related emergency:
Check Your Alarms Regularly
Make sure that you have fire alarms, and that you check them regularly. You might check your fire alarm one week and it’s working fine. However, that’s not to say the batteries aren’t going to run out soon. Keeping on top of the batteries is important. If you don’t have alarms yet, having them fitted as soon as possible could end up saving your family’s life.
Turn Off Appliances At The Wall
Make sure you don’t leave things turned on at the wall all of the time. Not only could this be wasting money when it comes to your household bills, it could also be a fire hazard. Remembering to turn as many things off as you can will keep your family safe.
Watch Out For Fire Hazards
There might be many fire hazards in your home without you really realizing it. If you have lots of wires plugged into one place, wires by stoves, and similar issues, you could have a fire sooner than you think. These issues can be easily avoided, so make sure you look into solutions. Know what hazards to look for and how to rectify them. You could be putting your family’s life at risk without even realizing it.
Have Your Home Assessed
Sometimes, you can have a fireman come out and assess your home for free. They can look for hazards, install alarms, and give you tips and advice on staying safe. Having the whole family here for this should ensure you are all in the know.
Come Up With An Escape Plan
Coming up with an emergency escape plan is a very good precaution to take. Although you hope you’ll never have to use it, it’ll help everybody know exactly what to do should a fire break out. Make sure everybody knows their role, where they should go and how to get help. Make sure they also know what not to do. They might want to save as many of their things as possible, but leaving these and simply getting out is the most important thing. Make sure they know that all won’t be lost after the fire, and things will be replaced. You may also be able to use something like ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba so you can stay in the house you’ve made so many memories in.
Think Of All Eventualities
Think of every eventuality. For instance, you may have your emergency escape plan, but what if something stops you from carrying it out? Having a number of different plants will help you all to have peace of mind.
Call The Emergency Services As Soon As Possible
Calling the emergency services as soon as you are safe is important. Make sure your kids, even the young ones, know how to do this!
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Alejandra Carreno says
Thanks for these reminders. I didn’t realize I should unplug the appliances!
Lynne B says
I am definitely deficient on a couple of these tips! Thanks so much for your post!