These fire safety tips for people with disabilities can save lives.There are millions of people currently living with mental and physical disabilities.  According to the US Fire Administration, every year there are approximately 2,400 home fires involving people with disabilities.  Of these 2,400 cases, approximately 1,700 home fires involve ...

Disasters are unpredictable by nature; otherwise the damage and injuries they cause would be minimal. In the case of fires, there are some patterns about them and if you are aware of them and take a few precautions, you can cut your chances of experiencing a fire dramatically. All of the ...

According to the American Red Cross, fires can start and spread within seconds, leaving with you with about 2 minutes to get out of the house. Within these two minutes, a well-practiced fire escape plan will allow you and everyone in the house to get out safely.Make sure to ...

Many people associate the month of October with one of our most popular holidays, Halloween.  In the disaster restoration industry, we also associate this month with fire prevention as October is the annual Fire Prevention Month.  It seems fitting that Fire Prevention Month is the same month as Halloween because many ...

Home fires can cause extensive damage to your home and furnishings especially when they strike without warning.  Most house fires begin unexpectedly leaving homeowners very little time to save themselves let alone their home and belongings.  However, by taking some preventative actions, you can help limit the amount of fire ...

More than 3,400 Americans die each year in home fires. Most of these deaths could be prevented with a few common-sense strategies. Create a home fire prevention plan to save your home and family from the risk of a house fire.Create a Home Fire Prevention PlanHaving a home fire prevention ...