Fire Flood Wind » Home Safety http://www.firefloodwind.com Insurance Restoration Blog Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:03:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 How Do I Prevent A Christmas Tree Fire In My Home http://www.firefloodwind.com/2009/12/how-do-i-prevent-a-christmas-tree-fire-in-my-home/ http://www.firefloodwind.com/2009/12/how-do-i-prevent-a-christmas-tree-fire-in-my-home/#comments Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:20:05 +0000 Brian http://www.firefloodwind.com/?p=100 With the holidays fast approaching, here are some tips to keep your home safe from a potential Christmas tree fire:

  • Keep the tree well watered
  • Never locate the tree near a fireplace
  • Secure from falling with a sturdy well balanced base
  • Check your lights for any loose bulbs or frayed wires
  • Always turn off lights when you are not home
  • Avoid using candles near the tree

A Christmas tree fire can be devastating to your family and can happen in minutes.  Here is a an example of how a dry tree can do much more damage than a well watered one.

Everyone at Paul Davis Restoration wishes you a happy and safe holiday season.  If you have questions regarding tree safety, please feel free to leave them in comments here or contact your local fire department for other safety tips.

]]> http://www.firefloodwind.com/2009/12/how-do-i-prevent-a-christmas-tree-fire-in-my-home/feed/ 0 Steps to Protect Your Home From Wind Damage http://www.firefloodwind.com/2009/11/steps-to-protect-your-home-from-wind-damage/ http://www.firefloodwind.com/2009/11/steps-to-protect-your-home-from-wind-damage/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:50:24 +0000 admin http://www.firefloodwind.com/?p=76 Saw this story entitled “How to Avoid Wind Damage to Your Home” on the Health Safety Guide web site.  This is a short article with recommendations for four areas of your home to address for possible wind damage.

Glad it wasn't my house!First they explain how wind can damage your home and things to consider regarding your roof.  Next they explore some solutions for protecting your windows and doors.  Then there is discussion of danger in your yard from trees, outdoor furniture and gardening tools.  Finally they recommend inspecting your garage doors to ensure they are strong enough to withstand high winds.

If you have a few minutes, I recommend clicking on the above link to read the full article.  One of the tips may help protect your home the next time high winds whip though your neighborhood.  Hopefully your home will never suffer any damage from high winds, but if it does happen to you, call Paul Davis Restoration.

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