Fire Prevention

9/3/2019 (Permalink)

Detecting possible fire hazards is the first step in creating a safer home. Periodically inspect your home for overloaded electrical outlets and power strips. Make sure that children don't have access to matches, lighters, and other fire starters. Keep flammable materials like kitchen towels and paper away from stoves. Clean the dryer vents seasonally, to prevent the build-up of flammable fibers. Replace gas appliances if they begin to show faults, particularly failing pilot lights. Make sure you have a functional smoke alarm in every area of the home. They should be mounted high on a wall or on the ceiling in the kitchen, the basement and in every bedroom. Replace the batteries annually, and replace the units themselves every decade. More than 60 percent of house-fire deaths happen in dwellings without working smoke alarms. For any fire needs, SERVPRO of Texarkana is here to help.