A Friendly Reminder For Fire Safety

9/5/2018 (Permalink)

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), U.S. Fire Departments responded to an average of 358,500 home structure fires per year during 2011 to 2015. The fires caused an estimated $6.7 Billion in direct damage. However, with friendly reminders such as this, these statistics have decreased per year between 2016 and present day.

Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home injuries. Smoking has been the leading cause of home fire deaths for decades. Heating equipment was involved in one of every five home fire deaths. Smoke detectors provide an early warning of a fire, giving people additional time to escape. Interconnected smoke alarms throughout the home increase safety because when one sounds, it triggers them all. It is especially important to have interconnected alarms if you sleep with your door closed. Be sure to check the batteries in your smoke detectors. According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), smoke detectors should be tested at least once a month and batteries should be replaced at least once or twice a year. 25% of fires were a result of dead batteries.

We at SERVPRO of Garden Grove East/Anaheim Central recommend developing and practicing a home fire escape plan. We can help you develop that plan with our Emergency Ready Program (ERP). Call us today to find out more. In the meantime, we hope you stay prepared, stay ready, and stay safe.