Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays for many kids and adults.
Be smart with your Halloween activities this year to avoid fire damage and the need for fire damage restoration in your Uniontown, PA, home.
From 2011-2013 there were an estimated 10,300 fires reported to fire departments in the United States around Halloween that caused about 25 deaths, 125 injuries, and $83 million in property loss.
The most common causes of Halloween fires tend to be related to cooking, (44%), heating (15%), accidental actions (7%), open flame (6%), electrical malfunction from decorations or haunted houses (6%), and intentional stupid actions (5%). Keep your family and home safe this Halloween!
Fire safety tips for Halloween:
Choose costumes wisely – make sure that they aren’t too long so the fabric or material can’t catch on fire, and that any masks have big enough eye holes so the person can see out
Provide lighting – glow sticks or flashlights are a good idea for kids/people to carry at all times
Keep all decorations away from any open flames – dried flowers, cornstalks, and crepe paper can catch fire easily
Use battery-operated candles or glow sticks – to light up those spooky jack-o-lanterns! If you choose to use real candles, practice extreme caution! Keep away from children, walkways, doorsteps, and grass.
Keep exits and walkways clear – do not have any decorations blocking walkways and plan an escape route if a fire should ignite
Check smoke alarms – and make sure that they have batteries and are working properly
If you’re faced with an unfortunate Halloween fire, ServiceMaster Complete Restoration by Stiffey is only a phone call away at (724) 834-8889. We’re ready 24/7 to help restore your home or business with fire damage restoration services and help you recover from any damage to your building.
For some kids, especially those candy lovers, Halloween is one of the biggest, most exciting events of the year! It’s a time when you can be someone else for a night, and have fun!
Just remember to be smart and safe!
