Does Your Phoenix Home Have a Fire Evacuation Plan?

8/3/2020 (Permalink)

Emergencies of any kind can happen anywhere, at any time; your home is no different. If you were to have a fire in your home, would you and your family know what to do? Do you have a safe place designated as a meetup spot to ensure everyone is safe? It’s important that you have a family meeting to decide these details and prepare yourselves for all situations, including fire. Having this plan in place can save your family and pets in case of an emergency.

Have a plan

The following is a helpful list of how to make your evacuation plan for your Phoenix home.

• Create a map of your home and come up with an evacuation plan. Many homeowners have a floorplan of their home or of their model home; if you have one, use that!
• Consider the best areas to exit the home. Have a backup in case the fire is blocking your exit route.
• Walk around each room and find at least two ways that you could get out of the home quickly should an emergency strike.
• Document these details and share them with your family; it will prepare all of you in case of an emergency, and your pets too.
• Open every window in the house to make sure each one can be easily opened. Fix any that are difficult to open.
• If you are in an emergency and have one option to exit the home, you want be able to get out in a hurry without fussing with a stuck window.
• Install smoke alarms in every bedroom and outside each sleeping area. TEST them at least once a year!
• By making sure you’re going to be alerted properly, you will save time when a fire is truly a threat and get everyone out safely.
• Select a meeting place in the front of your home that is easily reached by all family members.
• This needs to be far enough to get away from the smoke and fire, but not too far that you can’t see it from your home. Parents will want to be able to make sure that everyone is out of the house, including your pets, before closing the door to the home.
• Remember that opening and closing doors increases the amount of oxygen you are giving the fire, so keep the door open on a minimal basis.
• Make sure every single member of the family is aware of the plan.
• Rehearse a fire drill
• Print several copies of your evacuation plan. Tape one to the fridge. Keep another in your garage or other area when everyone can see it.

Don't forget your pets

If you have pets, it’s a good idea to put leashes or travel boxes in a handy place to evacuate them quickly and safely. Assign one person to be responsible to ensure all pets are out safely.

When you experience fire damage

SERVPRO of Central Phoenix should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration needs. Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage and potential threats, extract and contain the affected area, dry, and restore your property to preloss condition. 

SERVPRO of Central Phoenix is available 24/7 to help you with any of your fire damage remediation needs. You can contact us at 602-386-4268.