House Fire Prevention Tips

House Fire Prevention Tips:

Here are some tips for preventive  measures to help ensure your household is safe and prepared in the event of a house fire.

- Do not leave the stove unattended while cooking.  Do not use water on grease fires.  Replace or repair faulty appliances.   Keep multi-purpose fire extinguishers available in the home.

- Avoid overloading extension cords and circuit breakers.  Flickering lights and fuses that blow often are indications of problems.  Keep electrical cords out of high-traffic areas.

- Use a metal screen on your fireplace to contain hot embers, and leave glass doors open while burning a fire.  Have your chimney inspected and cleaned once a year.

- Install smoke alarms on every level of your home.  Test them regularly to ensure they are working, and replace the batteries with new ones twice a year.

- Have an evacuation plan in the event of a fire or emergency.  Be sure to designate a meeting place outside the home.