SERVPRO Recommends A Fire Emergency Plan/Why Do You Need A Fire Emergency Plan?

10/8/2020 (Permalink)

Always have a fire safety plan! SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville is here to help with all your fire damage and fire restoration needs!

Imagine this: When there is a fire in your home, you have as little as two minutes to get out safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Two minutes is not a lot of time, especially when it’s the middle of the night and everyone is asleep. And when you add in smoke and heat, confusion and fear, multiple floors and several people, every second counts! When fire damage strikes, a fast response is critical. Choose us, SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville. We are dedicated to responding immediately, day or night, to your home or business for any fire damage. A faster response helps to prevent secondary damage and to reduce the cost of repairs.

Here are some escape planning tips:

• Pull everyone together and make a plan to walk through your home or business and inspect all possible exits and escape routes. Make sure to mark the location on your fire exit plan and ensure all doors and windows can be opened easily.
• A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire. 
• Install smoke alarms in every room, and on every level of your home or business. When one sounds, they all sound.
• Teach safety techniques like staying low to the ground, and cover your face with a shirt or pillowcase to protect from the smoke
• Choose an outside meeting place a safe distance from your home where everyone can meet after they have escaped.
• If there are young infants or members with mobility limitations, make sure someone is assigned to assist them in an event of an emergency.
• Conduct drills like listening to the smoke detector, and practicing the fire exit plan for evacuation.
• Know your tools (fire alarms, escape ladders, fire doors, fire extinguisher) and inspect them
• Talk about fire safety at home with your family or in your business with your employees to prevent injuries.

If a fire happens in your home, make sure everyone evacuates. Fires can be devastating. In addition to the physical damage by the fire and smoke, your property may have substantial water damage from firefighting efforts. You may feel stressed and confused after such a disaster, and you will need a guide to help you through the crisis. Call SERVPRO of El Dorado Hills/Placerville at 916-933-3890. We clean and restore your property using specialized equipment and cleaning techniques. We are here for you and your home 24/7.