Your Blackfoot/Pocatello Home

6/18/2019 (Permalink)

If a fire starts in your home you may have as little as two minutes to escape. A fire in your home can be devastating and weeks after are not easy.  Below are a few tips on how to prevent fires in your home:

Electrical Outlets

• Don’t overload your circuits
• Only surge protectors will help prevent and protect your electronics from a power surge.
• If you feel your home is older, have it checked out by a professional and make sure your home is up to the new standard.

Kitchen Fires

• Never leave your kitchen unattended when you are cooking or when there are pots/pans on the stove.
• Keep flammable items away from stove top
• Its important to have a fire extinguisher on hand or near your kitchen.

Dryers

• Clean out the dryer vent regularly
• Clean underneath and behind your dryer to eliminate any lint that collects
• Clean out lint filter after each load!