October is Fire Prevention Month and EMC Security encourages people to take steps to lessen the risk of a fire in their home.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are between 350,000 and 400,000 house fires in the United States every year. Home fires are one of the biggest disaster threat to families in this country.
Please remember two key fire safety steps: installing smoke alarms and developing a fire escape plan.
It’s important to take simple steps now to protect you home and family. Every second counts during a fire and being prepared can greatly reduce the effects of these devastating disasters.
Fire escape plans should include at least two escape routes from every room in the home and a convenient meeting place at a safe distance from the home. Practice the escape plan at least twice a year and revise as necessary. Families are encouraged to pay particular attention to developing and regularly practicing escape plans for children and older adults.
Additional recommendations include:
- Keep matches and lighters away from and out of reach of children.
- Don’t leave the kitchen, and don’t leave the home while you’re frying, grilling or broiling food.
- Once you are out of the house during a fire, stay out! Call the fire department from a neighbor’s home.
EMC Security recommends including smoke alarms as a part of your home security system and provides 24/7 monitoring of fire, instrusion, and medical emergency. If you are interested in including fire protection with your security system, please contact EMC Security to help protect your home today.
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