We tend to think that fire breakout is something that can happen to someone else and not us, and we tend to rest easy, especially when we have home owners insurance.But is this really enough?Imagine a situation of fire breakout, where there is panic, cries of shock and pain, and a sense of despair.Many lives are lost and property destroyed due to family members being in a state of panic and confusion.It is quite essential to prepare in advance for fire safety to prevent any seriousness during the case of a fire breakout.1.Take note of things in your home that can be vulnerable to damage by fire.Better still; take pictures of every room, everything in the room, from various angles so that you have a good idea of all things in your home, and how they are placed.They can really come handy when you are trying to recollect what to salvage after a fire breakout.Make sure that you take pictures of things inside cupboard shelves, drawers, pantries, closets etc.2.Keep the hard copies of these pictures, also scan them and send them to your email address so that you have a very good backup of these material.3.Install fire safety devices in your home.One of the cheapest devices is the good old smoke alarm that can alert you of any hint of smoke in or around your home.You can also invest in a multipurpose fire extinguisher that can be quite useful.Smoke detectors should be installed close to every door of your home.The noisy alarm can not only awaken the family but also show you which direction to exit, because in case of a fire breakout, you may not be able to see your way through a thick cloud of smoke.4.It helps to have a large window which you can break and escape through with the help of a rope or a ladder that could be erected by the fire department team.5.Invest in a fire proof safe, this is where you have to keep your valuables like gold, legal documents, birth certificates, SSN cards, marriage licenses and cherished photos and pictures.6.If you have an elderly person or small child in the home, you can label the window of the bedroom to alert the fireman.7.Have a discussion with your family members and keep everyone informed about what to do in case of a fire breakout.Let them know about which exit doors to take and how to prioritize things well in this situation.The most important thing is to make them know that they should not panic but act sensibly.
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