Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Use Fire Alarms For The Home To Keep Your Family Safe

By Mark Mahaffey


If you are like many people, you may think that home fires happen to other people, not you. But actually, many people die each year in home fires. None of us is completely safe from becoming the unfortunate victim of a home fire. Therefore, you would do well to take time to learn what you can do to reduce the chances that you will suffer a fire in your home.

One of the most dangerous places for a fire is in the kitchen. Your stove is very useful, but it also poses a major threat when it comes to fire emergencies. Do you have young children at home? If so, do not let them cook on a stove unattended. The same goes for people who are very old. The danger is just great.

If a grease fire occurs, be sure that you do not throw water on it. When you put water on a grease fire, it can cause it to splatter and this can burn you. The best way to contain or put out a grease fire is to cover the fire and deprive it of oxygen. You can do this by putting a lid on it or even tossing some salt on it.

Never leave the house with your stove on or your dishwasher running. You see, even though these appliances function well most of the time, they can malfunction at any time can cause a fire.

In the event that your house does catch on fire, you need to be made aware of it as soon as possible. This is why you should put fire alarms in your home. These can detect fire and alert you to its presence.

And to get the most protection, sign a contract with a 24 hour monitoring service so they can watch over your system even when you are not home. If your alarm sounds, they can call the fire department for you!




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