Steps to Prevent Fire in Your Home
Your home is your sanctuary, your safe abode from the dangers of the outside world. But, is it really secured against thehazards and risks of a fire? Here are some necessary steps you can take to ensure protection for your home from the dangers of fire hazards.
Check and mend the plausible sources of fire risks:
Studies show that many house fires occur from uninspected sources like faulty electrical wirings, old and unsafe electrical heaters, poorly installed electrical appliances and lights fixtures, lose knobs on your kitchen gas burners and so on. Consult an expert to get a review on your home from plausible sources of fire and fix them in time to prevent accidents.
Keep inflammable substances safely tucked away:
Always keep a tab on the inflammable substances like gasoline, kerosene, propane and other such hazardous materials in your home and store them with proper care.
Educate children of the risks of fire:
Kids are curious by nature and a glowing flame is one of the many wonders in their eyes. Without proper education of the fire hazards and due safety training on how to avoid them, any number of accidents can stem from their simply playing with a match-stick.
Install fire alarms, smoke detectors and have fire extinguishers handy at home:
Utilize technology to ensure further protection to your home. Install fire alarms, smoke detectors and have fire extinguishers ready at hand to avoid fire incidents.
Always be vigilant
Nothing ensures protection than keeping a watchful eye on your home. Having a trained security guard safeguarding your home or apartmentreduces the chances of accidents on your property.
Despite all our best efforts, accidents happen. So have an escape plan ready and revise it with your family frequently, so as to contain the damages to a minimum degree in case of a fire. Stay alert and be prepared – that is the game plan!
