Keep Your Home Safe from Fire This Winter
Winter is a time for comfort, warmth, and gatherings with loved ones. However, it is also the season with the most fire accidents. As you cozy up at home and enjoy the cold days, it is important to take precautions to prevent fire damage. Check out Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration's guidelines on how to keep your home safe from fire this winter.
Common Causes of Winter Fires
Some of the most typical causes of fire in your home during the colder weather include:
- Cooking: Cooking is a common cause of house fires in winter, as families cook in the kitchen more often.
- Heating Equipment: Space heaters and fireplaces are used more frequently in winter, which can cause accidental fires.
- Candles: Lighting candles during winter holidays is very popular but can cause serious damage if they're left alone.
- Electrical Issues: Faulty electrical wiring is a huge fire risk during the winter as people put up Christmas lights and decorations.
- Christmas Trees: Keeping trees too close to fireplaces and heaters can be risky as they can catch fire inside your home.
- Smoking Materials: Smoking pipes and cigars indoors is dangerous and will lead to fires in your home if you're not careful.
- Dryer Lint: Dryer lint buildup is a serious fire hazard and can easily lead to fires during colder seasons when people use dryers more.
Winter Fire Prevention Safety Tips
Taking fire safety seriously can save your life and also prevent excessive property damage and repair costs. Discover how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe with our fire prevention tips. Here's a list of the best safety measures to lower fire risks at home during the winter weather:
- Kitchen Safety
Stay in the kitchen until you're done cooking and keep flammable items away from the stove. It's also smart to install a smoke detector.
- Heating & Electrical Safety
Check and replace damaged equipment to prevent fires from fault wiring, and always keep your space heaters at least three feet away.
- Dryer & Candle Safety
Clean your dryer lint filters after every use and get the vents cleaned yearly. Also, use candles carefully and never leave them alone.
- Fireplace & Gas Appliance Safety
Get your chimney cleaned once a year and use a screen for your fireplace. Make sure to never leave gas heaters on overnight as well.
- Emergency Preparedness
Be prepared for emergencies by creating an escape plan and ensuring everyone knows the exit routes and meeting spots in case of a fire.
Choose Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration
Our company has been providing quality cleanup and restoration services in West Virginia for over 45 years. When it comes to fire damage restoration, our IICRC-certified team has seen it all. We have restored countless homes and businesses affected by fire and even those damaged by water and mold. We have state-of-the-art equipment and the latest tools to clean, repair, and restore your precious property to its previous state. Trust our restoration team with all your worries, and you can have your property back without any stress or hassle!
24/7 Emergency Response Team
Fires can happen unexpectedly, and it is important to know what to do to be safe. The first thing is to stay calm and assess the situation. For situations like grease fires in the kitchen, don’t add water. Instead, cover your pot to stop the fire. If the fire is too big to handle, quickly and safely leave the premises and call 911. When fire damages your property, call Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration for assistance. Our emergency response team is available 24/7, 365 days a year. Let us focus on getting your home or business back to normal while you keep yourself and those with you safe.
Our Fire Damage Restoration Services
At Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration, we know how difficult it is to deal with fire damage on your property, especially during winter. Colder months can bring in all sorts of fire hazards in your home or business in West Virginia, leading to fire accidents. This is why we offer our comprehensive list of fire damage services to help you get back on your feet. We will follow a detailed process to assess, clean up, and repair fire damage. Our smoke damage service is designed to remove smoke stains and eliminate smoky odors in your home. We even have content restoration services to restore your belongings affected by fire. Get peace of mind and have your home back to its original state with our long-lasting solutions.
Stay Safe This Winter with Us
Safeguard your property today with Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration. Be safe with our fire prevention measures during this winter season. In case of a fire, call our 24/7 emergency response team so you can get immediate attention. We've been offering our top-notch cleaning and restoration services across West Virginia and five other states. So don't wait any longer- call us at 866-515-2364 for emergencies or click here to book an appointment.
