Do You Have a Fire Plan?

12/29/2021 (Permalink)

Do yourself a favor and have a plan in place!

If you have ever seen the show This is Us on ABC you’ve got a look into how devastating it can be for your home to go up in flames. Maybe you have witnessed it happen to a loved one, or you have experienced it yourself. Either way, we want to protect you from this happening to you or your family, and if it does, we want to help you be prepared.  

While we know it is not always 100% preventable, things happen, there are many ways that you can lessen the odds. In this fictional show, the house fire was caused by a faulty wire from the couple’s crockpot. This brings us to our first tip: ALWAYS unplug appliances when not in use.

Have a Plan Set & Educate your Children

Though there is a long list of precautions you can take, one of the most important actions necessary when it comes to fire safety is making sure you have a plan in place in case of an emergency. When I was little my bedroom was at the top of a three-story home. My parents kept a fire escape ladder under my bed and told me that it was to be used in the event of a fire so we could get out safely. This is great, but go even further! Teach your kids your fire plan and then show them how to properly execute it! Running drills can only further your preparedness and in turn, keep you much safer!

Click here for some fun resources on fire safety with kids, and as always call SERVPRO of Black Hawk County for your clean up needs!