When Fire Strikes

2/1/2022 (Permalink)

Did you know that if a fire starts in your home you may have as little as two minutes to escape?  During a fire, early warning from a working smoke alarm plus a fire escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives.  

Top Tips for Fire Safety

• Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas.
• Test smoke alarms every month.  If they're not working, change the batteries.
• Talk with family members about a fire escape plan and practice the plan twice a year.
• If a fire occurs in your home, GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL FOR HELP.  Never go back inside for anything or anyone.

4 Steps to take immediately after a home fire:

1. Call 9-1-1.  Give first aid where needed.
2. Let friends and family know you're safe
3. People and animals that are seriously injured or burned should be transported to professional medical or veterinary help immediately.
4. Stay out of fire-damage homes until local fire authorities say it is safe to re-enter.

One the fire department has released the site; call SERVPRO of Racine County to come in and make it "Like it never even happened."