4 Ways To Protect Your Pets From Fire

7/21/2018 (Permalink)

Taking these four steps toward pet safety can pay off in the event of a fire emergency.

A little preparation can go a long way when it comes to keeping your pets safe in the event of a fire emergency. Here are a few pet preparation steps to add to your fire safety plan.

1. Include pets in fire safety and evacuation plans. Your family's fire evacuation strategy should account for pets. Plan how to get pets out of the house if possible. Keep in mind that pets may be frightened and keep carriers or leashes in a convenient location for making a quick exit.

2. Avoid open flames. This preventative step can help to reduce the risk of your pet sustaining minor burns as well as a full-scale fire emergency. Never light open-flame candles at low levels or near the edges of a table where a pet can knock these candles over or end up with a singed tail.

3. Make sure pets cannot turn on the stove. Some dogs are tall enough to turn the knobs of a stove. This can result in dangerous consequences that range from gas leaks to fires. Consider using a pet safety gate or other methods for keeping pets out of the kitchen while you are not at home.

4. Gather pet ownership and vaccination records in a firebox. In the event of a fire, it is best to have all of the important papers for your home, family, and pets ready to go in a firebox. Make sure your evacuation plan accounts for the location of this box.

Taking these four steps toward pet safety can pay off in the event of a fire emergency. You can also reduce the likelihood that your pet will cause a fire that may endanger every resident of your home and damage your property. If you experience a fire at your home, contact residential damage restoration experts located in Billings, MT. For more information, visit http://www.SERVPRObillings.com/.