Talk To Your Kids About Fire Safety

7/26/2017 (Permalink)

A home fire is a devastating event. No one ever thinks that it could happen to them, but it is important that you have a plan, just in case. Get all members of your household, especially any children, involved in discussing what to do if a house fire should ever start. Check all smoke detectors to see that they are in good, working condition. Come up with how to escape your home if it starts on fire and practice it, along with how to feel for fire through closed doors, how to low crawl, how to stop, drop, & roll, and how to call 9-1-1. Familiarize children with the sound of the smoke alarm. It would also be a good time to inform children about the dangers of playing with fire.

Tragically, many house fires are started by children playing with lighters, matches, and other dangerous household items. As a result, the U.S. Fire Administration estimates that every year, $280 million in property is destroyed and 300 people are killed. Look under beds, in closets, and any other “hiding” spot your child may have for evidence that he or she has been playing with fire such as burnt clothing, burnt or melted toys, or charred matchsticks.  

By taking sensible precautions and informing your family about what to do if a fire starts in your Texas Hill Country home, we can help reduce the chances of experiencing a devastating loss.