During the winter season, electric blankets and space heaters can lead to fire damage and property loss if left unattended. Never fall asleep with either of these devices plugged in or turned on. If you leave your home, be sure to switch them off and ensure that they are no longer hot prior to leaving. If you notice any frays in the cords or power plugs, replace the blanket or space heater immediately – don’t risk fire to save a few dollars.
Young minds are curious and this curiosity can (and does) lead to household fires. Talk to your children about the hazards of fire and the dangers of playing with matches, lighters, and candles. Leave these items out of reach of young children, storing them in high spaces. You may even want to consider putting a lock on your storage space. Train your kids to bring any flammable items to you if they find them. Finally, develop a fire escape plan, including escape routes, and make sure your children understand it. Post your plan in a place they can find, that is at eye level for them. Include important numbers for them to call in the event of a fire (such as 9-1-1 and immediate family members). Educate them about fire safety and what they should do in the event of a fire. GENERAL FIRE PREVENTION TIPS Below is a list of some general fire prevention tips to help protect your home from fire, fire damage, smoke damage, and water damage (as a result of rescue efforts).
The following resources provide further information for fire safety and fire prevention, as well as information on recovering and mitigating fire damage, smoke and soot damage, and water damage. FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY EDUCATION AND ADVICE Disaster.com is an excellent resource for Disaster-related information, including information on wildfires, home fires, severe storms, and more. Includes a comprehensive forum where users can ask questions and seek advice for preventing and recovering from catastrophic events. Fire Safety and Wildfire Preparation Tips from Disaster.com National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) page for Fire Safety Tip Sheets http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/safety-tip-sheets American Red Cross Home Fire Safety guide Home Fire Preparedness Safe Kids Fire Safety Tips for Children FIRE DEPARTMENTS BY STATEGeorgia: http://www.firedepartment.net/directory/georgia Tennessee: http://www.firedepartment.net/directory/tennessee Contact Most Trusted Fire Damage Restoration Company The professionals at ServiceMaster of Cobb are trained to assess your commercial property and determine how the structure and contents were impacted by the fire, smoke, heat, soot, and the subsequent water—including identifying any hidden water damage and odor. Keep in mind that some soot is obvious, but some is so fine it may be unnoticed to the untrained eye. After a careful assessment, we utilize the latest equipment and supplies, and apply our understanding of the chemical combinations that can effectively clean and salvage property to begin the five-step fire and smoke damage restoration process. We service smoke and odor removal and content cleaning and restoration. We Service Georgia customers can expect the fastest service in the following areas: Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Marietta, Smyrna, Rome, Dalton, Douglasville, Kennesaw, Woodstock, Canton, Acworth, Cartersville, Calhoun and Dallas. Counties include Fulton, Cobb, Bartow, Floyd, Whitfield, Douglas, Cherokee, Gordon and Paulding. Tennessee customers can expect the fastest service in the following areas: Chattanooga, Cleveland, East Ridge, East Brainerd, Soddy-Daisy, Red Bank, Harrison, Signal Mountain, Dayton, Dunlap, Jasper, South Pittsburgh and Fairmount. Counties include Hamilton, Bradley and Marion. We also provide service to Georgia customers in Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield and Murray counties, including the cities of Dalton, Rossville, Fort Oglethorpe, LaFayette, Chatsworth and Ringgold.
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