Fire Tips

2/18/2020 (Permalink)

Contemplating fire damage to your home in Hesperia / Apple Valley can be anxiety-inducing, especially if you are unprepared. For this reason, it is crucial to have a fire preparedness plan in place. SERVPRO of Hesperia / Apple Valley wants to share these hot tips for when things heat up.

1. Install Smoke Detectors

Once a fire starts, speed is everything. How fast you get out of the house, how fast firefighters arrive, etc. Unfortunately, if homeowners don't have smoke detectors properly installed, smoke and fire damage will occur. In situations where homes have sustained major damage, emergency restoration services can assist in the restoration process. However, installing smoke detectors and replacing the detectors' batteries yearly (as well as replacing the smoke alarms once every ten years) can ensure you are alerted quickly. As a result, your home will be less likely to sustain major damage.

2. Implement a Plan

If you don’t have a plan, you don’t have a goal. When putting a plan together, don’t forget to plan your “immediate escape”, IE leaving straight from a bedroom as opposed to trying to gather belongings first. Ensuring that you know how to escape from other areas of your house can also be helpful, however, since you don’t know where you will be if a fire starts.

3. Frequently Practice Your Plan

Practice makes perfect, and this is something you will definitely want to have down to a science. As you practice your plan, you will likely be able to identify potential problems that may occur in the event of an actual fire. Practicing often can help you feel confident in your ability to safely exit your home.

If a fire occurs in your home, reacting in a timely and safe manner can be invaluable. SERVPRO of Hesperia / Apple Valley is here to help once you have safely escaped.