There are certain things that are unpleasant to think about. People don't want to dwell on negative things, and that's perfectly reasonable. But sometimes, it's necessary to give proper thought to potentially disastrous scenarios in order to prevent them from becoming real. Fire safety is often one such issue. A normal person doesn't want to picture their home burning down, or their family getting hurt. But sadly, some people don't put enough thought into fire safety until it's too late. A reasonable amount of planning could prevent disaster in the future.
Every year, over a thousand people die from fires or related causes. The saddest part is that many of these deaths could be avoided through proper planning and precautions. One of the best ways to create preparedness is to have a set route in mind that will make it easier to escape during a fire. Make sure you plan the route with everyone in the house, so that everyone knows what to do in an emergency. Most fire escape routes involve having a path through the furniture and potential tripping hazards. For the upper floors of the house, having a portable ladder easily accessible can provide a quick path to ground level if the stairs become unusable. Once it's all planned out, have it practiced a few times. Once everyone knows how they're going to get out of the house, plan where you are all going to meet up, such a neighbor's home or other nearby, easy-to-find area.
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.
While it's not always easy to take proper fire safety measures, you will never regret the extra security it brings to you and your family.
Every year, over a thousand people die from fires or related causes. The saddest part is that many of these deaths could be avoided through proper planning and precautions. One of the best ways to create preparedness is to have a set route in mind that will make it easier to escape during a fire. Make sure you plan the route with everyone in the house, so that everyone knows what to do in an emergency. Most fire escape routes involve having a path through the furniture and potential tripping hazards. For the upper floors of the house, having a portable ladder easily accessible can provide a quick path to ground level if the stairs become unusable. Once it's all planned out, have it practiced a few times. Once everyone knows how they're going to get out of the house, plan where you are all going to meet up, such a neighbor's home or other nearby, easy-to-find area.
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.
While it's not always easy to take proper fire safety measures, you will never regret the extra security it brings to you and your family.
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Knowing that your family and home is safe can help you rest easy at night, especially when you have the home you'd always dreamed of. Timbercraft Homes builds new homes in Oklahoma City, and would love to put you in the home of your dreams.
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