Home Safety Tips During A Fire

​Fire is one of the most dangerous and destructive disasters. Being prepared and informed can save you from dangerous situations. It is important to have a plan and let everyone know it. Protect and save lives before, during, and after a fire.

The Things To Do Before a Fire at Home
Prevention will always be better than waiting for a disaster to happen. So, here are some safety tips to protect your home and family from fire.

• Have a fire exit plan 
• Prepare two routes to go outside the house
• Provide and train how to use a fire extinguisher
• Install battery-powered smoke detectors for every floor and bedroom front
• Check the test buttons of the smoke detector at least once a month
• Check and replace smoke detectors batteries at least once a year
• Have fire drills at home

Things To Do During a Fire at Home
According to the American Red Cross, if a fire starts in your house, you only have 2 minutes to escape. The safest way to do this during a fire is to go out of the house. It is better to know these tips when a fire breaks out in your house.

• Yell, "fire!" while going outside, and use the second way out if fire blocks a route and then stay outside. Check if all family members are present and call 911.
• If the fire is not big yet, use the fire extinguisher to put it out.
• Crawl and get low if you need to escape. But if doors are blocked, provide a wet towel and cover the below part of the door.

Things To Do After a Fire
The most important thing to do when a fire breaks out in your house is to find a way out and stay outside. If all members of the family are present, you can do these things after a fire:

1. Call for help
   Stay outside and call 911, and try to find a place to stay, like a relative's or friend's house. You can also ask rescuers or institutions for temporary shelters.
   
   
2. Secure your property
   Check your house from time to time. Even if your house is damaged, you still need to secure some possessions that you can recover or are still usable. You also need to protect it from trespassers that might enter your property.
   
   
3. Call your home insurance company
   Get a copy of the fire report to get details and information, and contact your insurance company to claim. Ask for the coverage, or you can file for a "Loss of Use" and keep in touch with your company or agent. Keep every receipt and expense you can use as proof of claim and reimburse later.
   
   
4. Secure your pets
   Save your pets and other animals that you keep on your property. Take them to a vet for any injuries they might get from the fire. 

Conclusion
Your and your family's lives are the most important that you need to save. Prepare, inform and stay attentive before, during, and after a far. Besides these things, your family's mental health is one to protect, especially children's. Keep company for you and your family, and ask for professional help if needed.

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