To a normal person, there are some negative thoughts that aren't the most pleasant to think about. This may include thinking about a potential personal disaster that has a chance of occurring in the future, such as a house fire. While no one wants to give negative thoughts more than their due attention, it can be all too easy to push those thoughts aside and procrastinate when it comes to creating a solid fire safety plan. Planning ahead for such a scenario could be a choice that you're glad you made down the line.
Sadly, thousands of people every year die from fire or related causes. Many of these deaths could be avoided by coming up with a solid fire-escape plan. This means having a set route through which you and your family can quickly escape in the case of a fire. To start developing a plan, examine the layout of your home, particularly the areas that are most commonly used. Make a note of potential obstacles and tripping hazards, such as furniture pieces, and plan a path around them. Once the route is planned out, make sure every member of the family knows, perhaps practicing it few times. Make sure that the route stays clear of clutter. For upper levels of the house, having an extendable ladder within quick access of a window is a good idea. Once you know how you'll get out of the house, make sure your family has a place they know to convene, such as the home of a nearby neighbor.
Obviously, the first priority in a fire emergency is getting everyone to safety. But if you don't have to, you don't want to completely abandon the home to be burned down. There are certain measures that can be taken to improve your home's fire-readiness. As a basic necessity, you'll want to have a smoke detector in each of the primary rooms and hallways. That's a good start, but for better protection, you may want to invest in retrofitting your home with fire sprinklers, if it wasn't built with them in the first place. This is usually more affordable than you might assume.
One of the most important items to have in your home is a fire extinguisher; at least one within easy access on each floor. Small fires can be dealt with easily and swiftly that way, preventing potential disasters. Wherever you decide to place it, make sure it can be found easily and quickly. One in the kitchen is usually good idea, since cooking accidents are common causes of house fires.
But an option that's better than fighting or escaping from a fire is to prevent one from starting in the first place. Many house fires stem from accidents involving candles. If you decide to have candles lit in your home, be sure that they're placed where they won't be knocked over easily and that the wick is cut to the proper length before it's lit.
Lastly, make sure that you follow the proper storage procedures on any flammable or potentially combustible chemicals. Make sure the containers are not leaking and that the temperature in the storage area does not exceed the suggested limits.
Making sure your home is fire-safe is not always an easy process to follow, but no one ever regretted having a plan in place if something bad happens.
Sadly, thousands of people every year die from fire or related causes. Many of these deaths could be avoided by coming up with a solid fire-escape plan. This means having a set route through which you and your family can quickly escape in the case of a fire. To start developing a plan, examine the layout of your home, particularly the areas that are most commonly used. Make a note of potential obstacles and tripping hazards, such as furniture pieces, and plan a path around them. Once the route is planned out, make sure every member of the family knows, perhaps practicing it few times. Make sure that the route stays clear of clutter. For upper levels of the house, having an extendable ladder within quick access of a window is a good idea. Once you know how you'll get out of the house, make sure your family has a place they know to convene, such as the home of a nearby neighbor.
Obviously, the first priority in a fire emergency is getting everyone to safety. But if you don't have to, you don't want to completely abandon the home to be burned down. There are certain measures that can be taken to improve your home's fire-readiness. As a basic necessity, you'll want to have a smoke detector in each of the primary rooms and hallways. That's a good start, but for better protection, you may want to invest in retrofitting your home with fire sprinklers, if it wasn't built with them in the first place. This is usually more affordable than you might assume.
One of the most important items to have in your home is a fire extinguisher; at least one within easy access on each floor. Small fires can be dealt with easily and swiftly that way, preventing potential disasters. Wherever you decide to place it, make sure it can be found easily and quickly. One in the kitchen is usually good idea, since cooking accidents are common causes of house fires.
But an option that's better than fighting or escaping from a fire is to prevent one from starting in the first place. Many house fires stem from accidents involving candles. If you decide to have candles lit in your home, be sure that they're placed where they won't be knocked over easily and that the wick is cut to the proper length before it's lit.
Lastly, make sure that you follow the proper storage procedures on any flammable or potentially combustible chemicals. Make sure the containers are not leaking and that the temperature in the storage area does not exceed the suggested limits.
Making sure your home is fire-safe is not always an easy process to follow, but no one ever regretted having a plan in place if something bad happens.
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Having the knowledge that your family and home are safe can make you rest easy at night, especially when you're living in the home of your dreams. Timbercraft Homes builds new homes in Oklahoma City, and would love to put you in the home of your dreams.
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