Fire Safety for the Holidays!

11/4/2021 (Permalink)

House fires are more common in the winter than any other season. The reasons for this are because of the use of more candles, excessive cooking, Christmas trees, holiday decorations and heaters. Modern homes also have more synthetic materials that are likely to burn quicker, making fires even more dangerous. That is why it is important for you and your family to know how to take precautionary measures to avoid this disaster.  

SERVPRO of Glen Burnie recognizes the threats to your home and wants to keep you safe during the holidays. Here are a few fire safety tips for the coming months:  

• Make sure you have working smoke detectors. Check and test your smoke detectors once a month to ensure they are working properly. 
• Never keep anything within three feet of your space heater and turn it off before you go to bed to avoid overheating.  

• Do NOT leave any cooking food unattended. It is easy to get distracted during the holiday season with friends and family but always remember your food comes first! 
• Do NOT leave candles unattended or within a foot of anything flammable. Do not forget about your candles and remember to put them out if you leave the room or go to bed.  

Stay safe from fires during the holiday season and contact SERVPRO of Glen Burnie if your home happens to be affected by a fire. Our trained professionals can make any size disaster “Like it never even happened.”