Fire Safety Plan Tips for Your Home in Akron, Ohio

8/25/2021 (Permalink)

Have a fire escape plan for your family before a fire happens. If you experience a fire damage, give SERVPRO of West Akron a call at 330-867-5723.

September is National Preparedness Month. It is important to have a plan in place in case you have a devastating fire in your home. Fires are usually unexpected and can be devastating. A plan not only provides a piece of mind, but procedures that everyone in the household will follow for their safety. Here are 7 fire safety plan of action steps to practice:

1. Draw a map of your home. Include all doors and windows.
2. Find two ways out of every room.
3. Make sure door and windows are not blocked.
4. Choose an outside meeting place in front of your home.
5. Push the test button to sound the smoke alarm.
6. Practice your drill with everyone in the home.
7. Get outside to your meeting place.

If your home is damaged by a fire, please call the professionals at SERVPRO of West Akron.

Our Fire Damage Restoration Services

Every fire damage situation is a little different and requires a unique solution, but the general process stays the same. When various materials burn, the soot they create differs greatly and requires a specific cleaning procedure. The steps listed below illustrate our process for the “typical” fire damage restoration. Learn more about our fire damage restoration process.

1. Emergency Contact
2. Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment
3. Immediate Board-Up and Roof Tarp Service (if needed)
4. Water Removal and Drying (if water damage is present)
5. Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces
6. Cleaning and Repair
7. Restoration

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage?
Call Us Today – (330) 867-5723