Winter Is Coming: Fire Safety Tips During a Winter Storm

1/5/2022 (Permalink)

If a fire took place in your home or business, pick up the phone and call the experts at SERVPRO today.

Winter, a gloomy time of year, is packed with holidays and parties to keep the dreariness at bay. But due to the frequent festivities that often take place during this season, we tend to forget many safety precautions — particularly, fire safety tips during a winter storm.

It’s incredibly easy for a fire to get started, especially during a winter storm where firefighters have little to no access to your home or business. But with the right safety protocol, you can be sure to prevent fires in winter. 

Winter Storm Fire Safety Tips

In 2019, more than 1,200,000 million fires occurred in the United States, many of which likely took place during the winter season.

Fires can happen at any given moment. When one starts in your business or home, it can be devastating and you will have to rely on Dallas fire damage restoration for assistance. 

Because of how random and unpredictable fires are, it’s vital that you practice the following fire safety tips during winter.

Always Have a Plan

It’s crucial that you always have an emergency plan in place. With an emergency plan, you can make sure fire damage is kept at a minimum and building occupants are safe if a fire starts. 

Be very meticulous with your plan as you create it. Make sure you have an escape route and a way to extinguish the fire quickly before it gets out of control. 

After your emergency plan is complete, go over it with your employees or members of your household. Other occupants should be aware of the plan and how to execute it during a winter fire.

Never Leave the Kitchen Unattended When in Use

Kitchens are the primary cause of winter and holiday fires. Waiting for a pot to boil or roast to finish can be boring. And, it’s all too easy to walk away from the stove to run another errand. This risks a fire starting, setting your kitchen (and possibly, the rest of your building) ablaze.

Remember to always be attentive and present when cooking during a winter storm. Never leave your kitchen when appliances are in use for extended periods of time, and keep a fire extinguisher handy.

Fire Equipment

Speaking of fire extinguishers, you should consider having one in your home or business if you don’t already. But besides this, you should also consider purchasing other fire prevention equipment. It’s a good idea to have a fire retardant blanket available on your property as well.

Winter Fire Ruining Your Holiday Cheer? Call SERVPRO

If a fire took place in your home or business, pick up the phone and call the experts at SERVPRO today. SERVPRO is highly regarded for its Dallas fire damage restoration and we’d be more than happy to help you.

Call us at (214) 272-7600 or fill out our online form.