How to Protect Your Home From Fires
Someone kindly sent along a link to a really useful article about protecting your home from fires. So I thought I would, and should, share it.
There are links to GUIDES, some interactive, as well as a list of ACTIONS TO CONTAIN FIRES and suggestions on FIRE PREVENTION TOOLS homeowners should have. Good reading and worth sharing with friends, neighbors and family.
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Clear your home’s surroundings of debris and combustible materials.
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Maintain your lawn and keep bushes and trees trimmed.
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Use fire-resistant materials when building or updating your home.
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Make sure your home has a fully functioning fire alarm system.
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Keep a shovel and fire extinguisher in an easily accessible place.
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Practice appropriate fire safety measures with campfires.
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Prepare a fire safety plan.