Tips for Preventing Home Fires

Tips for Preventing Home Fires

Tips for Preventing Home Fires

USA.gov sent this bulletin at 01/10/2014 07:00 PM EST

Home fires occur more often in winter than in any other season. Here are some steps you can take to prevent home fires:

• Review safety tips for portable heaters, woodstoves, fireplaces, generators, and candles. 
• Develop a home escape plan and practice it periodically.
• Ensure that you have working smoke alarms in every bedroom and outside every sleeping area. Test them monthly.

Visit the U.S. Fire Administration for more safety information.