October is Fire Prevention Month

 

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