What Should A Fire Safety Plan For My Hermitage/Donelson Location Include?

11/3/2022 (Permalink)

There are many excellent fire safety tools on the market that you can add to your home and business for protection.

Studies show that American households experience over 350,000 residential house fires yearly, often resulting in injuries, significant property damage, and other serious challenges. Here at SERVPRO of Hermitage/Donelson, we care about the safety of our Nashville neighbors, so today, we’re sharing some fire safety tips. 

What Are Some Fire Safety Tools I Should Have At My Hermitage/Donelson Home Or Business?

There are many excellent fire safety tools on the market that you can add to your home and business for protection.

• Install high-quality smoke alarms; a professional installation company will ensure that these alarms are appropriate for your space and put in the right areas for maximum safety. 
• Carbon Monoxide alarms are good to have in your home, as well, since CO is an odorless and colorless gas produced by burning fuels, and such an alarm can also let you know if a fire has started. There are remote monitors available that will let you know if there is a fire in your home while you are away. They can be plugged into an electrical outlet easily and connected to your internet, and you will be notified by an app you download on your phone.
• Be sure to have at least one multipurpose fire extinguisher readily accessible in your home. Show everyone where it is and how to use it, and keep it in good repair year-round. 

What Are Some Proactive Steps I Can Take To Keep My Hermitage/Donelson Home Or Business Safe From Fire?

Planning is always wise, significantly, when it can help you avoid tragic accidents like a house fire. Here are a few proactive tasks for you to complete:

• Your wood-burning fireplace should be inspected annually before you use it during cold weather. Educate yourself about chimney fire safety to be as prepared as possible.
• Create a fire escape plan for your family or workforce, and ensure everyone understands it and can follow the plan in case of fire. Second-story homes should have an escape ladder onsite during a fire or other emergencies. 
• During home repair or remodeling, use fire-resistant building materials whenever available to maximize fire safety in your home. For example, using a fire retardant brand of insulation can be crucial to keeping your home fire safe.

If you experience a fire at your Nashville location, the SERVPRO of Hermitage/Donelson team is available anytime to help clean up fire damage. We can be onsite immediately to start your restoration project and make it “like it never even happened!” 

We are highly trained and equipped to manage restoration after fire damage, water damage, mold remediation, and other small and large disasters.

This franchise is independently owned and operated.