Is Your Home Prepared In Case of Fire?

1/11/2021 (Permalink)

More often then not, the sound from a smoke detector is more reliable than your senses to alert you of a fire when you are sound asleep.  

Many people think that they will wake up because they will be able to smell the smoke. This more often times not true, because your sense of smell shuts down when you sleep, and your sense of hearing is more active.

The National Fire Protection Association reported that 2 out 5 home fires that sustained fire damage, either did not have smoke alarms or they were disabled. 

Make sure that your alarm is placed properly and in every room of the home. It is also important to make sure the alarms are installed correctly to ensure it's effectiveness and efficiency. Test your alarms every year or so to make sure they are in working order. 

SERVPRO of Chesapeake North can answer your questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage at 757-465-9700.