Fire Security for Encinitas Homes

Every year, people are injured or killed by home fires. Sadly, many of these fires could have been prevented with the use of just a few safeguards. When it comes to home fires, both prevention and detection are important.

Preventing a home fire includes the following:

1. Do not overload electrical outlets. This can cause overheating which may lead to fire.
2. Never leave a stove unattended while cooking.
3. If you use a fireplace or wood burning stove, have it professionally installed and maintained.
4. When burning candles in your home, do not leave the room before extinguishing them, especially if you have pets or small children.

If a fire does break out, you will need to escape as quickly as possible. Seconds matter during a house fire.

Here are some tips for making your home as safe as possible if a fire occurs:

1. Keep clutter out of stairwells and hallways. If a fire breaks out, there will likely be thick, black smoke filling the hallways and stairwells. It will be very difficult to find your way around in this smoke, but if there are items in your way, you will have an even harder time.

2. Make sure windows and doors are easy to open. Sometimes, the only escape from a fire is through a window or door. All windows and doors in your home should be easily unlocked and opened. Keep dead bolt keys near the locks which they go to, and make sure the windows are not painted shut.

Finally, have a fire security system professionally installed and monitored. This will ensure that you will have peace of mind, knowing that others are helping you keep an eye on your home and family. If a fire occurs, your monitoring company will be alerted and can notify the authorities.

At Best Security Products, we can help keep your home and family safe from fire. Give us a call or email us at 1-800–988–2378 sales@bestsecurityproducts.com.