National Fire Prevention Week is near, and the team at Paul Davis Restoration of Akron Ohio thought this would be a good opportunity to talk about safety measures that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of home fires.
Cooking is the #1 cause of house fires. Don’t forget about items on the stove, as hot oil, grease, or forgotten food can flare up in just a few seconds. When cooking, loose clothing can readily catch fire if they contact a hot cooking surface or open flame. When they are not in use, keep flammable pot holders and kitchen towels away from your oven and stove. An ABC-rated fire extinguisher should be readily accessible in your kitchen.
If a fire occurs anywhere inside the home, smoke detectors can save lives and prevent property damage. According to a report released in 2014, the National Fire Prevention Association found that 60% of fatalities from residential fires occur in homes with either non-working or missing smoke detectors. Missing, disconnected, or dead batteries are the main culprit for smoke detectors that fail to work, according to the NPFA. Today is the perfect time to check all of your smoke detectors to make sure that they work.
We want our friends and neighbors in Akron to be safe. If you do experience a fire, Paul Davis Restoration of Akron Ohio is your resource for fire damage cleanup and restoration.
