House fires often leave more homes damaged during the winter season. This catastrophic situation can even make people celebrate the holiday season out of their homes. The winter season can’t be avoided, but you can take extra precautions to prevent fires in your home. Below are five major tips to preventing this home afflicting disaster.
Maintain Fire Safety Equipment
You should place smoke and carbon detectors in all sleeping spaces, around valuables and flammable materials in your home. These detectors should be checked monthly to ensure they are fully functional. Also, you should have a fire extinguisher on standby to eliminate small fire incidents in your home.
Keep Decor Away From Heat Sources
Holiday decorations are highly flammable and can be another source of fire disaster in winter. Your decorating items should be placed at least 5 feet away from your heat sources. If you are decorating with string lights, check their conditions and dispose of all wiring that has been exposed to keep your home and decorating items safe.
Inspect Your Heat Supply
If your heating supply is powered electrically or with gas, you should always remember that heating equipment is flammable and can be disastrous if not handled with caution. No matter what type of heating method you have in your home, it is a good idea to keep a weekly check on them to make sure they are safe to keep around.
Light Candles With Caution
You should know that it is dangerous to light a real candle around your holiday decorations. Never leave candles burning when you leave your home and when you are home, make sure candles are away from any flammable items. You should have a fire extinguisher to put out any fire incident that may be caused by candlelight.
Monitor Your Kitchen
Never leave your kitchen unattended either you are frying or baking. Keep your pot holders and dish towels away from your appliance, and immediately turn off appliances when not in use. Don’t leave any flammable materials near the stove or oven. Make sure your curtains don’t hang over the stove, and never leave towels or a cookbook on the stove.
It is safe to understand the potential fire risks associated with this time of the year and taking precaution is a safe thing to do. House fires can be devastating, but you can reduce the risk of fire in your home. Make the above tips part of your fire safety plan and review them regularly. Keep your home safe while you enjoy the holiday season. If you should have a house fire and need help through the insurance process, contact Guardian Public Adjusters.