Fire Prevention
October is National Fire Prevention Month so I thought I’d talk about fire safety in this week’s blog. When I was in fifth grade I won a city wide “Fire Prevention Poster Contest” so I know a thing or two about fire prevention.
More than 4,000 Americans die each year in fires and 25,000 are injured. Direct property loss due to fires is estimated at $8.6 billion annually. A little bit of planning and preparation could reduce these numbers greatly.
To protect yourself, it is important to understand the basic characteristics of fire. Fire spreads quickly; there is no time to gather valuables or make a phone call. In just two minutes, a fire can become life-threatening. In five minutes, a residence can be engulfed in flames. What can you do to protect yourself, your family and your property in the event of a fire?
Install smoke alarms. Properly working smoke alarms decrease your chances of dying in a fire by half. Place smoke alarms on every level of your residence. Test and clean smoke detectors once a month and replace batteries at least once a year. Replace smoke alarms once every 10 years. A convenient way to test smoke detectors is with Techspray’s Smoke Detector Test. The unique formulation consists of aerosol particles that simulate actual fire and smoke conditions. It sure beats holding a lit cigarette or match up to it.
Have a sound fire escape plan and practice escaping from every room. Designate a meeting place outside and take attendance. Remember to leave the building immediately and once out, stay out. NEVER go back into a burning building for any reason.
What else can you do? Store flammable liquids in approved containers, in well-ventilated storage areas. Be careful when using alternative heating sources and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Keep matches and lighters up high, away from children. Do not overload extension cords or outlets. If you need to plug in two or three appliances, get a UL-approved unit with built in circuit breakers to prevent sparks and short circuits. Install A-B-C-type fire extinguishers in your residence and teach family members how to use them.
For more information and tips you can visit the FEMA and U.S. Fire Administration websites.
Have a great day!
More than 4,000 Americans die each year in fires and 25,000 are injured. Direct property loss due to fires is estimated at $8.6 billion annually. A little bit of planning and preparation could reduce these numbers greatly.
To protect yourself, it is important to understand the basic characteristics of fire. Fire spreads quickly; there is no time to gather valuables or make a phone call. In just two minutes, a fire can become life-threatening. In five minutes, a residence can be engulfed in flames. What can you do to protect yourself, your family and your property in the event of a fire?
Install smoke alarms. Properly working smoke alarms decrease your chances of dying in a fire by half. Place smoke alarms on every level of your residence. Test and clean smoke detectors once a month and replace batteries at least once a year. Replace smoke alarms once every 10 years. A convenient way to test smoke detectors is with Techspray’s Smoke Detector Test. The unique formulation consists of aerosol particles that simulate actual fire and smoke conditions. It sure beats holding a lit cigarette or match up to it.
Have a sound fire escape plan and practice escaping from every room. Designate a meeting place outside and take attendance. Remember to leave the building immediately and once out, stay out. NEVER go back into a burning building for any reason.
What else can you do? Store flammable liquids in approved containers, in well-ventilated storage areas. Be careful when using alternative heating sources and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Keep matches and lighters up high, away from children. Do not overload extension cords or outlets. If you need to plug in two or three appliances, get a UL-approved unit with built in circuit breakers to prevent sparks and short circuits. Install A-B-C-type fire extinguishers in your residence and teach family members how to use them.
For more information and tips you can visit the FEMA and U.S. Fire Administration websites.
Have a great day!
posted by MCM at
11:58 AM
1 Comments:
I too am doing something to prevent loss of property due to wildfires. I went through the 2003 and 2007 southern California wildfires. Many of my friends lost their homes. I am now selling Thermo-Gel for homeowners. This is a great product. It is easy to apply and wash off.It will protect anything you apply it on from fire for hours.It is affordable and enviromently safe!I am also selling the pool pump for those who have swimming pools or large water tanks.If you do not have fire insurance, you are crazy not to have it.I will send information
to anyone who is interested in protecting their property.Contact me at bhibshman@cox.net for info.
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