The Best Fire Control is Fire Prevention in Mission Valley East

12/9/2019 (Permalink)

Turn your attention to fire prevention.

The U.S. Fire Administration reports that a small flame can turn into a major fire in just 30 seconds. Flames and smoke can fill the house in just a few minutes. SERVPRO of Mission Valley East will help you recover from fire damage. We hope you never need that kind of help. 

The best fire control is fire prevention.

SERVPRO of Mission Valley East notes that the 2019 Fire Prevention Week is October 6 – 12.

SERVPRO of Mission Valley East offers these Tips for Fire Prevention: Overview

• Items that can catch fire include: dish towels, oven mitts, paper, curtains, wooden spoons, decorations
• Heat sources include light bulbs, fireplaces, stovetops, furnaces, candles, or electric heaters.
• Keep items that can catch fire at least 3 feet away from heat sources
• Keep kids at least 3 feet away from heat sources
• Turn off heat sources when you leave the home or go to bed
• Never use the oven as a heater
• Have the fireplace chimney inspected & cleaned once a year

SERVPRO of Mission Valley East suggests you keep one or more fire extinguishers available.

Remember fire is fast. If there is a fire, leave and bring everyone with you. Call 9-1-1 from outside the home.

SERVPRO of Mission Valley East is independently owned and operated. 

Links:

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/