There are certain things that are unpleasant to think about. People don't want to dwell on negative things, and that's perfectly reasonable. But sometimes, it's necessary to give proper thought to potentially disastrous scenarios in order to prevent them from becoming real. Fire safety is often one such issue. A normal person doesn't want to picture their home burning down, or their family getting hurt. But sadly, some people don't put enough thought into fire safety until it's too late. A reasonable amount of planning could prevent disaster in the future.
Sadly, thousands of people every year die from fire or related causes. Many of these deaths could be avoided by coming up with a solid fire-escape plan. This means having a set route through which you and your family can quickly escape in the case of a fire. To start developing a plan, examine the layout of your home, particularly the areas that are most commonly used. Make a note of potential obstacles and tripping hazards, such as furniture pieces, and plan a path around them. Once the route is planned out, make sure every member of the family knows, perhaps practicing it few times. Make sure that the route stays clear of clutter. For upper levels of the house, having an extendable ladder within quick access of a window is a good idea. Once you know how you'll get out of the house, make sure your family has a place they know to convene, such as the home of a nearby neighbor.
Obviously, the first priority in a fire emergency is getting everyone to safety. But if you don't have to, you don't want to completely abandon the home to be burned down. There are certain measures that can be taken to improve your home's fire-readiness. As a basic necessity, you'll want to have a smoke detector in each of the primary rooms and hallways. That's a good start, but for better protection, you may want to invest in retrofitting your home with fire sprinklers, if it wasn't built with them in the first place. This is usually more affordable than you might assume.
One of the most important fire-safety measures to have in your home is a reliable fire extinguisher. If small blazes ignite, they can be quickly snuffed out without much collateral damage. At least one unit on each floor is recommended, placed where it can be accessed quickly in an emergency. Many people like to have them in or near the kitchen, in the case of a cooking accident igniting a small blaze.
But an option that's better than fighting or escaping from a fire is to prevent one from starting in the first place. Many house fires stem from accidents involving candles. If you decide to have candles lit in your home, be sure that they're placed where they won't be knocked over easily and that the wick is cut to the proper length before it's lit.
Finally, make sure that combustible materials and chemicals are placed where they won't be near ignition sources. Also, be sure to check the containers for leaks, and make sure the chemicals are stored at the proper temperatures.
While it's not always easy to take proper fire safety measures, you will never regret the extra security it brings to you and your family.
Sadly, thousands of people every year die from fire or related causes. Many of these deaths could be avoided by coming up with a solid fire-escape plan. This means having a set route through which you and your family can quickly escape in the case of a fire. To start developing a plan, examine the layout of your home, particularly the areas that are most commonly used. Make a note of potential obstacles and tripping hazards, such as furniture pieces, and plan a path around them. Once the route is planned out, make sure every member of the family knows, perhaps practicing it few times. Make sure that the route stays clear of clutter. For upper levels of the house, having an extendable ladder within quick access of a window is a good idea. Once you know how you'll get out of the house, make sure your family has a place they know to convene, such as the home of a nearby neighbor.
Obviously, the first priority in a fire emergency is getting everyone to safety. But if you don't have to, you don't want to completely abandon the home to be burned down. There are certain measures that can be taken to improve your home's fire-readiness. As a basic necessity, you'll want to have a smoke detector in each of the primary rooms and hallways. That's a good start, but for better protection, you may want to invest in retrofitting your home with fire sprinklers, if it wasn't built with them in the first place. This is usually more affordable than you might assume.
One of the most important fire-safety measures to have in your home is a reliable fire extinguisher. If small blazes ignite, they can be quickly snuffed out without much collateral damage. At least one unit on each floor is recommended, placed where it can be accessed quickly in an emergency. Many people like to have them in or near the kitchen, in the case of a cooking accident igniting a small blaze.
But an option that's better than fighting or escaping from a fire is to prevent one from starting in the first place. Many house fires stem from accidents involving candles. If you decide to have candles lit in your home, be sure that they're placed where they won't be knocked over easily and that the wick is cut to the proper length before it's lit.
Finally, make sure that combustible materials and chemicals are placed where they won't be near ignition sources. Also, be sure to check the containers for leaks, and make sure the chemicals are stored at the proper temperatures.
While it's not always easy to take proper fire safety measures, you will never regret the extra security it brings to you and your family.
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