Why Two Minutes Make a Difference in a Fire

10/7/2021 (Permalink)

Did you know two minutes can make a difference between life and death if a fire starts in your home? As research shows, people may have as little as two minutes to escape a home fire before it's too late, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

The best way to protect yourself and your home from fire damage is to identify and remove fire hazards, and have a fire escape plan.

Fire Safety Tips to Protect You and Your Home

Nearly 60 percent of house fire deaths occur in homes with no working smoke alarms. During a fire, having working smoke alarms and a fire escape plan that's been practiced regularly can save lives and your home.

• Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas.
• Test smoke alarms every month. If they’re not working, change the batteries.
• Talk with all family members about a fire escape plan and practice the plan twice a year. Include two ways out of every room ( usually a door and a window), with a clear path to an outside meeting place (like a tree, light pole or mailbox) that’s a safe distance from the home.
• If a fire occurs in your home, GET OUT, STAY OUT, and CALL FOR HELP. Never go back inside for anything or anyone.

SERVPRO of Aberdeen/Holmdel Is Here to Help in a Fire

Fire and smoke damage is especially destructive. In many instances your property will also suffer from water damage from firefighting efforts. The team at SERVPRO of Aberdeen/Holmdel specializes in fire and water damage restoration. We have advanced equipment, training, and certifications that allow us to restore your home to pre-fire condition.

SERVPRO of Aberdeen/Holmdel is locally owned and operated and we are proud to be part of this community. We're also part of a national network of franchises with special disaster recovery teams placed strategically throughout the country to respond to large-scale fire, water, and storm disasters.

Want to learn more about our fire damage services?

Call us at (732) 290-3170 today.