Fire Prevention Month

10/20/2020 (Permalink)

October is Fire Prevention Month and an excellent time to examine the emergency preparedness plans for your home and business, including your fire escape plan. Do you have a fire escape plan? Have you changed you smoke alarm batteries within the last year? Are you prepared for whatever happens?

Cooking is the number one cause of home fires and home fire injuries, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires in the kitchen. NFPA notes that once a fire alarm goes off "you could have less than two minutes to get out safely," yet only 8 percent of people surveyed said getting out was the first thought they had after hearing a fire alarm go off. Creating, implementing, and practicing a fire escape plan for you home or business may be the difference between safety and tragedy. Make a plan today!