Don't PANIC! | Preventing Accidents at Home

9/17/2020 (Permalink)

We are often told that staying proactive is the best approach in life. It keeps you one step ahead of the game and is the key to success. But when it comes to preparing home accidents, it could drive you crazy to think of all the catastrophic scenarios and how to best prepare yourself for each.

The truth of the matter is, we can’t always be one step ahead of the future. Just take COVID-19 for example, coming into 2020, no one could have imagined how this pandemic would have affected the world! However, there are some suggestions that you could implement that can make your household just a little bit safer than before. 

Preventing Accidents At Home

• Make an emergency plan.
• Changing smoke detector batteries as soon as they die.
• Have your wiring installation checked at least once every five years by an approved contractor, or straight away if you are buying an older property.
• Opening windows and turning off suppliers if you suspect a gas leak.
• Taking out built-up lint from the dryer vent.  
• Have electric blankets serviced and checked regularly.
• Never leave any pans unattended while cooking. 

Despite how trivial these suggestions may be, many accidents could have been avoided if simple tasks would have been implemented. We don’t want you to drive yourself insane to prepare for every worst-case scenario that could possibly happen, so just take it one step at a time. Lastly, as always, if you need any additional help while dealing with home damages, SERVPRO is always here to help.

For more information on how to prevent an accident at home visit https://www.rospa.com/Home-Safety/Advice/General/Preventing-Accidents-in-the-Home.aspx and  

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