Fire Hazards Due To Storms

10/16/2019 (Permalink)

Your average rainstorm typically doesn’t seem like it poses too much of a threat, right? Of course not! However, in many cases, everything from a torrential downpour to a full-on hurricane can become an issue. While, you might not think of these situations as important or dangerous, they really can pose a threat to you and your home. See below for things you should be looking out for to prevent fires after a storm!

Open Flames

The power goes out, so naturally the solution might be…. Lighting those awesome and aroma-full candles that haven’t see a flame in years!   While this might seem like the best solution for light (and sometimes it is), you need to exercise caution when working with open flames. Make sure these are free of any collected dust, as well as away from anything that could catch fire due to a flickering flame. The need for some sort of lighting is pertinent, but a standing house is even more important. 

Electrical Fires

An electrical fire can often be a huge issue for those who’ve suffered power outages. Breakers that have blown, downed wires near water, and so on. These are big issues that should be addressed by staying away and shutting your main source of power off once you’ve seen it happen near you. The last thing you need is a current running live somewhere that may not only pose an electrical threat, but an unwanted fire as well. Make sure that if you can, you call your town and/or power provider to inform them of the downed wire, as soon as possible. 

Storm season is here! It’s important to be protected at all costs by someone you can trust. SERVPRO of East Meadow/Westbury has been providing emergency restoration services to homes and businesses for over 50 years. For 24/7 emergency service, make sure to keep our number hand.  Connect with us at 516-334-2927 for anything you might need!