Emergency Tips in case of a House Fire

7/21/2020 (Permalink)

Electrical fire in this home started in kitchen

A fire can spread very quickly and can even become life threatening in a matter of two minutes. An entire home can be engulfed in flames within five minutes.

There are several safety precautions you can take in order to ensure that you and your family escape safely.

1) Stay very low to the ground and crawl under the smoke to the nearest exit.

2) Before opening a door make sure and feel the door first to see if it is HOT to the touch. Open it very slowly and be prepared to shut it quickly. If the door seems hot DO NOT OPEN and find another exit.

3)If you can not find an escape, close all doors, cover the cracks under the doors and cover all air vents.

4) Call 911 and explain where you are located within the house.

5) Most importantly if your clothes happen to catch on fire remember the old saying " STOP, DROP and ROLL.

Fires can spread very quickly and being prepared by planning an escape is vital in keeping your family safe.

SERVPRO of Bullitt & North Nelson Counties provides emergency service following fire damage. Our technicians respond quickly and help restore the structure following a fire.