Fire Safety for Kids

6/1/2022 (Permalink)

Now that kids are out for the summer, it is important to talk to them about some fire safety tips. 

In the United States, the U.S. Fire Administration estimates that $280 million in property is damaged each year due to children playing with fire.  

The American Red Cross recommends that you keep matches, lighters and similar ignitable objects in a secured location out of kids' reach. 

Buy child-resistant lighters and flameless candles. Install smoke alarms on every floor of your home, specially inside bedrooms and sleeping areas. 

Test all the alarms in the home regularly, by pushing the test button. 

Show kids what to do and where to go in case they hear the smoke alarm go off. 

If you had the misfortune of being affected by fire and are still dealing with smoke and contents damage, call SERVPRO of Decatur at 404-378-9998. We are available to help 24/7.