Tips on Fire Prevention.

1/27/2022 (Permalink)

Recent fire damage in our customers home.

SERVPRO of Geauga County was quick to arrive on the scene of this unfortunate fire in Brunswick, Ohio earlier this week!  

Thankfully everyone was ok, but it is imperative to take the time to share with everyone these useful tips on Fire Prevention:

The U.S. Fire Administration reports that cooking, followed by heating, are the top two leading causes of home fires. You can help prevent fire damage by:

• Installing smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside bedrooms.
• Staying in the kitchen when cooking, or by the grill when grilling.
• Turning oven burners off and making sure the stove area is clear of other materials.
• Keeping anything that can burn at least three feet away from fireplaces, heaters, etc.
• Unplug or turn heaters off when you’re not in the room.
• Have heating systems and chimneys inspected regularly.

After a Fire - Use Caution

• While waiting for help to arrive, safety is key:  Assess whether it’s safe to stay in the house.
• Look out for electrical and “slip and fall” hazards.
• Only attempt activities that are safe for you to perform.
• Wet materials can be VERY heavy. Be careful!
• If safe to enter, and weather permits; open windows and doors to “air out” structure and reduce smoke odors.

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