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October is the time of year that we start hearing the horrible, sad stories of people who die in house fires. A house fire is really one of the biggest threats to your home and family. The sad part about house fires is most of them could have been prevented.
When a fire starts, time is of the essence. People need to be alerted immediately and have enough time to respond before the fire overtakes the entire house. If there are children or elderly individuals in the home, it is even more urgent that you have ample time to react.
The first thing that all homeowners, apartment dwellers, and college students living in dorms and in off-campus housing should do is make sure there are adequate smoke detectors in the home or dwelling. Don’t skimp on your smoke detectors – whether it is the cost or the number of smoke detectors.
There should be a smoke detector on each level. On the main level make sure there is a smoke detector in a hallway, laundry room, and any bedrooms. On the second level have a smoke detector in the main hallway and again in each bedroom. If you have a basement, put one near any major electrical panel or at the top of the stairs leading out of the basement.
October is also the time of year to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors. Make sure to test your smoke detectors at this time and during the year – again ensuring they are working properly. Be sure to follow these guidelines as you want your smoke detectors to work when you absolutely need them to.
I am a huge proponent of having a home security system that is monitored 24/7. Not only does the security system protect your family from burglaries and intrusions, but can also be set up to provide 24-hour monitored fire protection. That is life saving protection that is so valuable for your family! Whether you are home or away, a fire alarm coming from your home will immediately alert the monitoring facility so they can dispatch the fire department and others to your home.
That’s peace of mind—for you, your family, and even your insurance company! (Check with your agent on any homeowner discounts for having a security system that includes fire protection).
Keep your home and family safe 24/7!
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1 Beth // Oct 9, 2008 at 8:27 am
Cheryl:
Great Article on Fire Safety. People need to read this and take action to make sure they have the necessary smoke detectors and that they have a plan to get out of the home and where to meet, should a fire happen. This is such good information.
Thanks. Beth http://www.jasperpickenscountyga.com
2 Cheryl // Oct 9, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Thanks Beth, I would hear about families that were devasted by a fire because they had hooked up an electric heater and it caught fire. They might not have had any other heat in the house and this was their only way to heat the family. Too bad and this is very sad!!!
People need to be reminded about fire safety every year. We all become too complacent, especially about safety issues.
Thanks, Cheryl
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