October is officially Fire Prevention Month. As your
insurance agency, this is an issue
that is very important to us! Unfortunately, we've seen
clients suffer from home fires,
but there are things you can do to prepare now to prevent a
disaster later.
Beyond basic fire prevention, like checking cords and not
leaving a pot unattended on
the stove, there are several important things to do with your
children or grandchildren to
make sure they're safe.
First, create a PLAN. When children know what to expect, they
can remain calm, even
during an emergency. Help your child know exactly what to do
if a fire occurs.
Stress the importance of getting out of the house and to your
family meeting spot. Choose an area a
safe distance from the house where children should go if making a
fire escape. It could be a street light, mailbox, or
neighbor's tree.
If you have pets, tell your kids that your pets will find
their own way out safely and that
they should never go back to rescue the pet on their own.
As a family, go through each room of the house and discuss
TWO different ways to get
out if a fire occurs. Let children practice opening a latch
and unlocking doors too.
Now host a fire drill! Make the practice drills fun and
informative. Create sample
scenarios and build up your kid's confidence. They'll be
better prepared for a fire and
you will too!
When it comes to any sort of emergency situation, people are
what matter most. Take
precautions to protect your loved ones and let your
professional insurance agents at
Fowlkes Insurance Services, Inc. take care of protecting your home and
belongings! Call us at
703-556-7857 for a free quote on your Homeowner's Insurance today!
Please visit our website at www.fowlkesinsurancesrv.com
