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Battling Fires By Preventing Them

10/5/2021 (Permalink)

No matter the time of year, a damaging and sometimes deadly fire is likely last on the list of things that you’re going to want to deal with -- no matter where it occurs! In order to prevent fires from happening in the first place, there has to be a plan in place that has been proven to work, and doesn’t require outweighing efforts. Below are a few fire prevention tips you can use at your home or office this summer to monitor and keep fires from happening.

Inspect Electricity

We know that due to the heat outdoors, the air conditioning is likely going to be turned on, and set to a low temperature. With this in mind, it’s important to monitor how many things may be running at any given time, and inspect your breaker box, outlets, power strips and more for wear & tear, or decreased performance. These small changes in how they operate may be indicative of an issue that lies within your electric. Failure to notice and have these diagnosed may lead to an electric fire, which can spread fast, and be very costly. 

Prevent Dry Air & Surroundings

Making sure that already hot air doesn’t pose a fire risk can seem tricky, but it isn’t as hard as you may think. Continuing with the inspection theme from above, make sure that the surroundings of your home aren’t becoming too dry and are not at risk for a fire. Plants and shrubbery that sit in direct sunlight can be an issue when they’re exposed for too long and become counterparts to a fire. 

Know Where Your Emergency Equipment Is

If you haven’t done it already, make sure to know where and to utilize emergency equipment on a frequent basis. Whether this is in your car’s trunk or in the kitchen in an accessible spot, a fire extinguisher is a great piece of equipment to have handy. This can prevent a small fire from becoming a larger one, which can save your home, and even lives.

Should you be on the wrong end of a fire during the warmer months of the year, make sure your home is being taken care of and restored as soon as possible. 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 handy and contact us with anything you might need! 

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