What Are Some Fire Hazards In Your Hermitage/Donelson Home?

1/23/2023 (Permalink)

Being aware of fire hazards can help you keep your loved ones safe from the often disastrous results of a house fire and help you avoid the associated costs related to cleanup and restoration.

Here at SERVPRO of Hermitage/Donelson, we’re dedicated to keeping you and your family safe and always ready to help if a disaster should occur. Keep reading to learn about a few of the most common fire hazards you should be aware of and some SERVPRO safety tips to help you avoid them!

What Are Some Of The Most Common Fire Hazards?

It’s never wise to light a candle and leave the room. 10,000-plus fires in the U.S. are started by candles every year; that’s an average of 29 candle fires per day! Additionally, many of these fires started in bedrooms, often due to fires caused by candles left too close to flammable items.

• SERVPRO Safety tips:
• Never burn a candle near flammable items, and extinguish all candles before leaving the room.
• Never leave a candle burning in an unoccupied room.
• Make sure candles fit securely into candle holders to avoid accidents from tipping.

The number of fires caused by smoking is trending downward. However, The National Fire Protection Association reports that there are still currently an average of over 17,000 smoking-related fires per year! This agency also shares that even though the number of smoking-material-related fires has dropped in the last few years due to a decline in smoking, it is still a primary culprit, especially among older people, who are at higher risk.

• SERVPRO Safety tips:
• If you must smoke, do so outside whenever possible.
• Look for cigarette butts under furniture and between seat cushions for those that might not have been extinguished.
• Never smoke when tired, around medical oxygen, or in bed.

Electrical fires can be caused by an equipment malfunction due to an overloaded circuit, a bad extension cord, an overheated light bulb, or various home appliances.

• SERVPRO Safety tips:
• Don’t overload outlets or electrical cords.
• Ensure you use the suitable cable for the job; use inside cords for inside and heavy-duty/outside cords outdoors.
• Don’t leave Christmas lights, trees, or halogen lights on overnight or when you leave your home.
• Schedule an electrician to come and perform an annual checkup of your home’s wiring.

Why Is SERVPRO Of Hermitage/Donelson My Best Choice For Fire Hazard Prevention And Remediation?

These are the top three fire hazards you need to be aware of in your home, but there are other fire hazards to guard against. SERVPRO of Hermitage/Donelson is always available to visit your home and assess your fire safety practices. 

Here at SERVPRO of Hermitage/ Donelson, we understand fire damage can be incredibly upsetting and destructive for your family to process. Thankfully, SERVPRO of Hermitage/ Donelson is uniquely positioned to handle any damage your property might experience. You will most likely experience stress, confusion, and a feeling of vulnerability. SERVPRO of Hermitage/ Donelson will treat you with respect and empathy, and we’ll always treat your home and belongings with the utmost care. 

• We offer 24-Hour Emergency Service
• We Are Faster to Any Size of Disaster
• We Are Locally Owned and Operated
• We Are A Trusted Leader in the Restoration Industry
• Our Team Members Are Highly Trained Fire Restoration Technicians

Here at SERVPRO of Hermitage/Donelson, we’re proud to serve our community by restoring homes and businesses when damage happens from fire, water, vandalism, biohazards, and more. We can get your home or business Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, too. 

This franchise is independently owned and operated.