Talking to Your Family About Fire Prevention and Safety

5/17/2022 (Permalink)

Understanding Residential Fires 

Talking to your family about fire safety can be a challenge. It can be difficult to explain the dangers to children without causing them unnecessary worry.

The American Red Cross provides the tips to help you have a conversation with your family about fire prevention and safety. According to the American Red Cross, you and your family have about two minutes to get out of your home.

If a fire occurs in your home, GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL FOR HELP. Never go back inside for anything or anyone.

Talk with all family members about a fire escape plan and practice the plan twice a year.

Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas.

Test smoke alarms every month. If they’re not working, change the batteries.

SERVPRO of Lee & South Chatham Counties is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you have fire damage in your home. We specialize in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage event.

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.