Top 5 Fire Safety Tips For Your Home This Fall
As the fall season brings cooler temperatures outside, things are warming up inside. Before you think about turning on your space heater or fireplace, make sure to follow these 5 fire safety tips.
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Test Smoke Alarms Often
According to American Red Cross, you should test your smoke alarms every month. If they’re not working, change the batteries. You rely on your smoke alarm to give you an early warning that there’s a potential fire. Make sure yours is working this fall and winter!
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Pay Attention To Your Space Heater – And Fireplace
It’s common to break out your space heater and turn on your fireplace as temperatures drop. If you use either one, make sure there’s at least three feet of space around them. Never place fabrics or any items on the space heater. With fireplaces, you always want to make sure there is a metal screen around it. When you’re not home or when you go to bed, turn off your space heater and fireplace tot prevent a fire.
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Halloween Safety
Ghosts and monsters aren’t the only things that can be scary this season – fire can be, too! When decorating your home for the spooky season, make sure to keep decorations away from open flames and other heat sources. Not only that, but you should also use battery-operated and steer clear of using candles in jack-o-lanterns.
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Clear The Debris Outside
As dry leaves and other flammable debris start to build up around your home, make it a routine to remove them often – especially when they start building up around lights and any place that could cause a fire. It’s also a good best practice to refrain from storing fuel in your home or garage – and remove fuel from lawn mowers before storing them away for the winter.
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Have A Plan
Last but not least, always have a plan! Sometimes, fires happen even when you take all the precautions to prevent them. Having a fire escape plan with your family is one of the best things you can do. Not only should you have a plan in mind, but you should also practice it regularly. In the event a fire breaks out in the middle of the night, you’ll know exactly what to do. If you live on a two- or three-story home, invest in an emergency ladder – and practice escaping through windows using it.
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