Fire Safety Tips for Newton, Wellesley

4/29/2021 (Permalink)

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Fires are very dangerous and horrible.  However, it is hard to prevent a fire since it can happen at any time. There are a few simple quick tricks that you can do to prepare for a fire should the need arise. 

1. Install smoke alarms in every bedroom and on all levels of your home. 
2. Make sure to test smoke alarms every month. If they’re not working check the batteries, or get a new smoke detector. 
3. Check with family members about a fire escape plan. Make sure to practice the plan twice a year.
4. Educate any children about what smoke alarms sound like, but also what to do if they hear one.  
5. Make sure to ensure that all household members know how to escape from every room of your home.
6. Establish a family emergency communications plan that everyone knows well. 
7. Enforce that everyone knows how to call 9-1-1, especially children. 

If you find yourself in need of fire restoration to your home or business, give SERVPRO Newton, Wellesley a call at (617) 332-9000, we respond faster to any size disaster.