Fire Safety with SERVPRO of Kirksville.

1/15/2021 (Permalink)

When fire damage tries to reach in a takeaway all that you have worked so hard for let our HEROES bring your building back to preloss condition.

SERVPRO® of Kirksville knows that you house is not just a home and your business is not just a commercial structure. When fire damage tries to reach in a takeaway all that you have worked so hard for let our HEROES bring your building back to preloss condition. As your local fire and smoke restoration experts, we want you give you a few tips from ready.org for fire safety.

Electrical and Appliance Safety

• Frayed wires can cause fires. Replace all worn, old or damaged appliance cords immediately and do not run cords under rugs or furniture.
• If an appliance has a three-prong plug, use it only in a three-slot outlet. Never force it to fit into a two-slot outlet or extension cord.
• Immediately shut off, then professionally replace, light switches that are hot to the touch and lights that flicker.

Portable Space Heaters

• Keep combustible objects at least three feet away from portable heating devices.
• Buy only heaters evaluated by a nationally recognized laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
• Check to make the portable heater has a thermostat control mechanism and will switch off automatically if the heater falls over.
• Only use crystal clear K-1 kerosene in kerosene heaters. Never overfill it. Use the heater in a well-ventilated room.

Fireplaces and Woodstoves

• Inspect and clean woodstove pipes and chimneys annually and check monthly for damage or obstructions.
• Use a fireplace screen heavy enough to stop rolling logs and big enough to cover the entire opening of the fireplace to catch flying sparks.
• Make sure the fire is completely out before leaving the house or going to bed.

If you have questions, please feel free to call or text us. We are always here to help. We will be happy to walk you through the process in which we can bring your structure back to being your home and business. 660-665-3390.