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Expert Tips On How To Repair Fire Damage In Your Phoenix Home

fire damage phoenixFire is one thing that no homeowner ever should have to deal with – especially when you have children inside your home. However, the scary reality is that several homes experience fire damage in Phoenix each year. If you or someone you know has the difficult experience of a fire in the home you’ll want some tips on what to do to begin the rebuilding process.

Four Important Steps To Follow For Fire Damage

Step #1 – Don’t Enter the Home Until Fire Department Gives the All Clear

Although the first thought for home owners is to get inside their homes and inspect the damage done by fire, the first step is to always wait for the fire department to give the all clear signal. Fires can start again even if they are not smoking or if it looks like they are completely extinguished. Plus, fire can cause a lot of structural damage as well. Roofs and flooring can be damaged by fire making them structurally unsafe, which can lead to significant injuries. This is why it’s very important to wait until the fire department has completely verified that there is no potential danger and that the home is safe to enter. Read more

Holiday Fire Safety Tips To Keep Your Family Protected

holiday fire safety tipsAs the holiday season approaches the risk and potential for fire damage occurring inside homes in Arizona becomes much higher. The sad truth is that during a season that is supposed to be filled with happiness, joy and time with family and friends, most preventable household fires happen. And believe it or not, there are a few simple holiday fire safety tips you can engage that will keep your home and family as safe as possible.

3 Critical Holiday Safety Tips

Tip #1 – Install Smoke Alarms on Every Level inside Your Home

Did you know that nearly 65% of deaths that occur as a result of a home fire are caused because the home occupants had no warning? It’s true – according to the American Red Cross, it is estimated that simply installing smoke alarms on every level of a house, and making sure they work by changing out batteries and testing them frequently, could prevent more than half of the home fire fatalities. Read more