October is National Fire Prevention Month

10/16/2017 (Permalink)

October is National Fire Prevention Month.

The American Red Cross says that on average there are 36 people that are injured and 7 people killed per year due to house fires. Also they state that every year there is 7 billion dollars worth of damage as a direct result of house fires.

There are many things you can do to help prevent a fire in your home and help you avoid being a statistic.

• Never use appliances or electronics with damaged electrical cords
• Never leave portable fireplaces, candles and heaters unattended
• Never leave appliances such as ovens, curling/flat irons on and unattended
• Have your HVAC tested and always repair when needed
• Be sure to keep flammable materials away from sources of heat
• Make sure you always empty the lint tray when you use your dryer
• Keep lighters and matches in a safe place that is not accessible to children

Even with multiple habits and measures in place to prevent a fire it is always best to be prepared for a fire and be ready for action if one was to break out.

• Teach children how to dial 911 in case of any emergency
• Have at least two emergency escape routes and be sure that all members of the household know what they are
• Everyone in the house, no matter what age needs to know how to stop, drop and roll in case an article of clothing catches on fire
• Have fire detectors located in every bedroom, outside every sleeping area, and on every floor of the house
• Test fire detectors monthly
• Replace the batteries in fire detectors at least once a year

If a fire does happen to touch your life we here at SERVPRO of Hurst-Euless-Bedford are always here to help! Give us a call anytime, our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week  817-595-0004