Here are 5 Simple Steps for Improved Pet Safety in a Residential Fire

5/28/2020 (Permalink)

Tip- Place a Window Cling to alert firefighters about pets within your home in case of a fire

A fire emergency is always a surprise in Morrisville, PA. It often leaves you with virtually no time to react so planning is often the difference between life and death. With well over 3,000 deaths a year from fires in the U.S., a few minutes of preparation literally be the difference between life and death.
The single most effective action you can take to save your family’s life in a fire is to have a well-practiced fire safety action plan. The Red Cross has an excellent worksheet to help you make a family plan. It’s only three pages, but for something so short it sure does save lives. If your pets are considered part of the family, they should be included. Installing pet alert window clings with the number and types of pets will also help firefighters during a fire.

Pets Can Survive a Fire Emergency

If you include these five steps in your family plan, you’ll help cut through the confusion upon discovering that your house is on fire:

• Practice your family escape plan, including pet preparation.
• Have copies of all your pets’ vaccinations somewhere safe.
• Include your pets’ information on the Red Cross Emergency Plan worksheet.
• Make sure your pet is used to their crate or kennel – and have it handy.
• Know where your pets like to spend their time, including favorite sleeping areas.
  

Pet Safety Should Include Preventing Fires
Pets are notable for starting residential fires – somewhere around 1,000 per year! There are a few things you can do to help keep a pet from starting a fire:

• Stove knobs are the top cause of pets starting fires, so protect them with knob covers.
• Never leave a lit candle or other open flame unattended around a pet.
• Consider candle alternatives, such as flameless candles and a wax melter, that can give the same ambience of a candle without the danger.
  

Once the fire emergency is over, you’ll need help with restoration and insurance claims. Contact a reputable fire damage cleanup company local to Morrisville, PA, to help you get your life back to normal.