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FIRE SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HOME DURING THE FALL SEASON

8/31/2020 (Permalink)

Fall Season Ventura California FIRE SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HOME DURING THE FALL SEASON

FIRE SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HOME DURING THE FALL SEASON

The weather starts to cool. The leaves turn from green to orange. Everybody is preparing for the cold season ahead. As summer turns to fall, it is a good idea for everyone in your home to refresh their memories on fall fire safety tips. Here are a few important fire safety tips to keep in mind:

  1. Check Smoke Detectors, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Test Alarms and Fire Extinguishers
  • When Daylight Savings Time begins and ends, it’s a good idea to change your smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries. This ensures the alarms don’t fail when you turn the heat on in your home.
  • Make sure that there is a sufficient quantity of smoke detectors in your home.
  • Verify that all fire extinguishers are fully charged and in working order. Make sure everyone in your family knows how to use a fire extinguisher
  1. Fully check and service your heating devices
  • Make sure your heating devices and/or systems are in good working order.
  • For HVAC system, it is best to have inspected, cleaned, and serviced by a certified HVAC contractor.
  • If you have fire place, hire a professional chimney sweep to inspect and clean your chimney. Keep flammable objects at least three feet away from the fireplace and install a mesh metal screen around it.
  1. Space Heater Safety Tips
  • If you use space heaters, ensure there’s at least three feet of space around them. Don’t place fabrics on space heaters to dry, and turn heaters off when going to bed. Check out more space heater safety tips.
  1. Outdoor fire risks
  • As leaves and other flammable debris build up around your home, make it a habit to remove them periodically.
  • Don’t store fuel in your home or garage.
  • Keep your roof, gutters, and downspouts clear of debris and remove fuel from lawn mowers before storing them for winter.
  1. Establish and practice a fire escape plan
  • Designate an escape route for each area of your home and establish a meeting place outside.
  • Practice escaping your home while staying low to avoid breathing in smoke.

Don’t let a fire ruin your fall. For professional smoke remediation or fire damage repair, contact SERVPRO of Ventura at (805) 656-3911.

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