Is Your Home Safe From Fires This Winter? | SERVPRO® of Henderson/Boulder City

3/15/2021 (Permalink)

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Is Your Home Safe From Fires This Winter? | SERVPRO® of Henderson/Boulder City - SERVPRO OF HENDERSON/BOULDER CITY Blog

Are you ready for another Nevada winter? If not, these tips can help you be prepared to reduce your risk for house fires.

These fires are more common than you might believe, and 890 Americans die in winter fires every year. That’s why Henderson residents need to take the important steps to make their homes safer and more secure.

Our team wants to share these simple, budget-friendly tips to help you prepare for the next few months. They’re proven to lower your family’s risk for a house fire, and you can incorporate most of these tips into your routine.

Tips to Make Your Home Safer

Here are some great tips you can use to make your home a safer place:

Don’t leave your candles where they can be easily knocked over. This is easy to do. Please don’t put your candles within three feet of paper and fabric or in a spot where your kids or pets can knock them over. Instead, place them strategically so you can safely enjoy them.

Take care of your home’s natural gas furnace. Many families opt for a natural gas furnace. If yours has, don’t neglect to maintain it. A yearly checkup is important because sometimes furnaces may seem like they’re working well, but they may actually have a clogged vent or rusted pieces.

Use your fireplace safely. Clear chimneys are vital to the safety of your fireplace. Disposing of the ashes correctly will help you keep your home safer, too. A fireplace caked in ashes can be dangerous.

If your home is damaged due to a fire or any other cause, you can always count on us for restoration assistance. We have crews who are available ²⁴⁄₇ in the event of an emergency. Contact us at any time to learn more about our restoration services and how we can help your family.