Home and Fire Safety Tips

Home and Fire Safety Tips

Below is a list of suggestions to help minimize the threat of tragedy from a home fire.

Make sure you have a working smoke alarm in all major rooms of the house. A smoke alrm is inexpensive protection and can double your chances of getting out of a home fire safely.

Take extra care when using portable heaters or fireplaces. Make sure there are no burnable items within 3 feet.

Make certain you and your family have a fire safety escape plan. Each member of the family should know at least three ways of getting out of the home as well as where to meet once they are outside the house.

Have any sparking or intermittently working electrical outlets checked and repaired as necessary by an electrician. An alarming number of fires are caused by "home repaired" outlets.

If it is necessary to use an extension cord make certain it is sufficiently rated (heavy duty enough) for the appliances you plan to use it with.

Never leave lit candles unattended. If it is possible use another light source to lower the risk of accidental fire.

Information provided by Milton Freewater Rural Fire Department

Posted on December 30, 2005 02:12 | Home Safety / Security
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