National Fire Prevention Week is near, and the team at Paul Davis Restoration of Utah thought this would be a great time to talk about safety measures that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of home fires.
The #1 cause of house fires is cooking. Don’t leave items to cook on the stove while unattended, as hot oil, grease, or forgotten food can flare up in just a few seconds. When cooking, loose sleeves and other clothing can readily catch fire if they contact a hot cooking surface or open flame. An ABC-rated fire extinguisher should be readily accessible in your kitchen.
Working smoke detectors can save lives and prevent property damage. The National Fire Prevention Association states that 60% of fatalities from residential fires occur in homes with either missing or non-working smoke detectors, according to a report in 2014. According to the NPFA, smoke alarms that don’t operate usually have disconnected, missing, or dead batteries. Schedule some time to test your smoke detectors and replace dead batteries today.
We want the Centerville community to be safe. If something does happen, Paul Davis Restoration of Utah is your resource for fire damage cleanup and restoration.