How to Protect Your Home From a Fire
A recent study has revealed that in America and Australia, the number of people dying every year in house fires is more than the total number of deaths caused due to the combined effect of natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions. Almost every corner of the house is susceptible to fire. The worst part about this harsh reality of life is that no one has the capability to predict it. In that case, it becomes essential to establish measures that can protect your home from fires. Here is a list of 5 points to keep you safe at all times:
► Establish Defensible Space for protection against wildfires – Always leave 30 to 40 feet space all around your home. More important, the surrounding space should always be kept clean and free from unnecessary accumulation of dead leaves and grass. Additionally, you should plant fire resistant trees and shrubs to reduce the threat from wildfires.
► Don’t hesitate to spend an extra penny on smoke detectors – Battery operated smoke detectors should be installed in every house to ensure additional safety. These detectors turn on the security system as soon as smoke is detected. Recognising the early warning signs of fire protects your house in every possible manner. However, its examination and monitoring is very important. You should replace their battery every 2 years.
► Keep a check on home appliances – The leading cause of fire in homes is ignorance regarding proper usage of kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom appliances. There are instances when people forget to turn off the water and room heaters. Their coil due to overheating emits spark that lights up the nearby bedding or clothing. You should always keep a fire extinguisher in an area near kitchen or bathroom. There is always a possibility of electrical fire in that region. Water or sand should not be used to extinguish it. They are beneficial only in the case of fire due to burning of dry items. Additionally, you should always double check appliances such as gas stoves, gas cylinders, microwave ovens, water geysers, hair dryers, irons, and other electrical appliances before leaving a room.
► Clean the roof regularly – Roof is abode to dry leaves and plants that are transported from nearby areas due to cyclones or winds. Therefore, you should regularly clean the roof debris and maintain a healthy environment to prevent any sort of mishap arising from fire.
► Keep the fire safety department number handy – Last but not the least; you should always identify comprehensible street names and neighborhood so that fire department vehicles can rapidly reach the location in case of emergency. Likewise, you should stick the safety numbers in different sections of your house for easy access during mishap.
If you are not sure whether your house is safe enough or not, you can always ask for advice from building and pest inspection company. They can detect all problematic areas in your house and give you an advice.
Apart from all these measures, the most important tactic is to make the best use of common sense and take wise decisions in emergency. You should never risk the life of your family members and pets while saving your home from fire. Always be cautious while designing an escape plan for them because they are more precious than home.
Bio:
Tony Buchanan is a passionate blogger, freelance writer and a regular contributor to several blogs. He loves reading news and sharing unique articles through his contents.He currently writes for BPPI, building and pest inspection company from Brisbane.
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