 With the majority of Americans being unfamiliar with basic fire home safety practices, US firefighters respond to a fire every 24 seconds. That's a staggering statistic! Fortunately, there are steps you can actively take to reduce the risk of your house being one of those stops.
As your go-to experts, the Abba Property Solutions team places a priority on home safety. We hope that you'll take these next few minutes from your day to gain valuable fire safety advice by following the steps listed below. Who knows, it just may save your life. Step 1: Prevent To prevent a fire from starting in the first place, you need to be familiar with these common causes of house fires. Cooking Never leave your kitchen when the stove or oven is on. Did you know that grease can self-ignite if it's hot enough? To put out a grease fire, do not use water. Rather, smother the flame with a pan lid or something comparable. Other common cooking-related fires are caused by grilling too close to the house and putting away appliances before they've had the chance to properly cool. Heating Eliminate the need for electric heaters by improving home insulation. If that's not possible, keep electric and space heaters away from other objects and flammable materials, such as bedding and clothing, and turn them off before you leave your home. Electrical and Lighting Avoid overloading your circuits and replace damaged wires to minimize the chance for electrical fires. To avoid lighting-related fires, update your light bulbs and string lights with LED bulbs and always turn off your lights before leaving your house or going to sleep. Young Children Talk to your children about the dangers of playing with fire. Secure any matches, lighters, and ignitable substances in a location that's out of their reach and inaccessible. Smoking Materials Invest in flameless candles and don't smoke inside. If that doesn't work for you, never burn open flame candles on an unsturdy base or when there's a risk of falling asleep. Chemicals Understand how to work safely with the chemicals in your home and how to properly store your various household chemicals. Step 2: Prepare Ensure that you have the properly functioning equipment and a solid plan could be the difference between life and death.
Step 3: Respond Understand ahead of time how to respond if a fire does start. By reading the following guidelines provided by the American Red Cross, you’ll know what to do if faced with a fire-based emergency. Step 4: Recover Unfortunately, fires can happen to anyone. That’s why you should have a recovery plan, including who you'll contact for help, one hand in case the unimaginable happens to you. Something you may not actively consider is that internal structural damage and water damage commonly occur while trying to put out property fires. If a fire or other home safety emergency strikes, you'll want to consult with a professional about repairing and renovating your home. At Abba Property Solutions, we understand that during these difficult situations you'll need all the support you can get. That’s why we do everything we can to reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket costs for our Jacksonville area customers. We work with your insurance to keep the process as smooth as can be, so you can focus on what matters most-- your loved ones. Contact us to learn more about our services and how Abba can help you today.
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 One of the best feelings is stepping into a beautifully air conditioned home after some fun in the sun on a hot, humid day. This is especially true in the thick, humid Florida heat. It's important to remember that while our air conditioner is taking great care of us, we need to take care of it as well. Not performing regular maintenance could lead to a breakdown, or even worse, a need for water damage restoration.
At Abba, we're compassionate about people and feel it's important to keep everyone informed on the latest offerings and technology available to homeowners today. Sharing this helpful information with the ones you care about most will help to ensure that they will receive the information they need to stay safe and comfortable. Step #1: Invest in the equipment you need to save big. You'll not only save money, but you'll save your air conditioner unit some wear and tear when you invest in these important items:
Step #2: Prepare your outdoor space to keep control of your space indoors. A little work will go a long way when you take these simple steps:
Step #3: Contact your favorite rehab and renovation company for annual maintenance. Determine if air duct cleaning is appropriate for your home. For some, it may be important and for others, perhaps it's not necessary. Regardless of age or model, we recommend you service your cooling system at least once per year, generally in the spring. So, when the time comes, make sure to schedule an appointment with your favorite rehab and renovation company. We hope these tips keep your air conditioner running well and leak-free. However, we also know that sometimes bad things, including home-based emergencies, happen to even the most well-intentioned homeowners. As Jacksonville, Florida's trusted water damage restoration experts, we'll be there for you when you need us the most. Don't hesitate to contact us to learn more about our water damage repair services. In the meantime, we'll continue to rebuild; lives, homes, families, and businesses of those in need, always putting people first. |
