A Fire Safe Home
by Anita
Every year, there are hundreds of fire-related deaths throughout the USA. A big percentage of those that die in home fires are children, with the highest concentration of these awful happenings occurring for the duration of the home heating months. One of the most painful things about home fire deaths is that far too many are avoidable.

The best way to prepare for a fire-related disaster is to take the needed steps to avoid a home fire. Important aspects of preparing to prevent fire in the first place consist of home maintenance, careful use of items capable of causing a fire, teaching children about the threat of fire and being vigilant in chaperoning or preventing their use of items or equipment that could start a fire.

Normal home maintenance can play a integral role in preventing fires. Having heating systems cleaned and inspected yearly by professionals is a good plan, as is not postponing the fixing of electrical problems. Making sure to keep areas around furnaces and stoves clear of flammable debris or risky household items will increase the likelihood of avoiding a fire. When it comes to such heat-generating items as space heaters and irons, make sure to use them with caution.

Space heaters are a common cause of house fires and should never be close enough to curtains or blankets to ignite them. Three or four feet away is a good rule of thumb. The cord should be in good condition and suitably placed, meaning not beneath a rug or in a walkway where you can trip over it. If feasible, a space heater plug should have a separate outlet. You should regularly check it to see if it is getting hot.
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