{"id":1234,"date":"2015-10-14T08:37:31","date_gmt":"2015-10-14T12:37:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aladdininsulation.com\/?p=1234"},"modified":"2015-10-14T08:39:18","modified_gmt":"2015-10-14T12:39:18","slug":"keep-your-family-safe-with-a-working-smoke-alarm-in-every-bedroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aladdininsulation.com\/staging\/2015\/10\/keep-your-family-safe-with-a-working-smoke-alarm-in-every-bedroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep your family safe with a working smoke alarm in every bedroom."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe width=\"640\" height=\"360\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lOJUYz9UPl4\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Did you know that roughly half of home fire deaths result from fires reported between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., when most people are asleep?<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Smoke alarms save lives. If there is a fire in your home, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out. In fact, having a working smoke alarm cuts the chances of dying in a reported fire in half!<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usfa.fema.gov\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Fire Administration<\/a> reports that fires kill more than 4,000 Americans each year and approximately injure 20,000 more.  U.S. fire departments respond to nearly 2 million fires each year, with three-quarters of them occurring in residences.<\/p>\n<p>A home is often referred to as a safe haven.  This month, make sure your home is protected from (and your family is prepared for) a fire.  Here are 10 simple tips to help you avoid fires and reduce the risk of injury should one occur:<\/p>\n<p>1)      Smoke Alarms \u2013 These are still a very important addition to your home.  Smoke alarms are widely available and inexpensive.  Install a smoke alarm on every level of your home and test it monthly.<\/p>\n<p>2)      Prevent Electrical Fires \u2013 Don\u2019t overload circuits or extension cords.  Cords and wires should never be placed  under rugs or in high traffic areas.  Avoid loose electrical connections by checking the fit of the plug in the wall outlet.  If the plug loosely fits, inspect the outlet right away.  A poor connection between the plug and the outlet can cause overheating and can start a fire in minutes.<\/p>\n<p>3)      Keep Plugs Safe \u2013 Unplug all appliances when not in use.  Follow the manufacturer\u2019s safety precautions and use your senses to spot any potential disasters.  If a plug is overheating, smells strange, shorts out or sparks \u2013 the appliance should be shut off immediately, then replaced or repaired.<\/p>\n<p>4)      Alternate Heaters \u2013 Make sure there is ample space around any portable heating unit.  Anything that could catch fire should be at least three feet away.  Inspect your chimney annually and use fire screens to help keep any fires in the fireplace.<\/p>\n<p>5)      Fire Safety Sprinklers \u2013 When combined with working smoke alarms, home fire sprinklers greatly increase your chance of surviving a fire.  Sprinklers are affordable and they can increase property value and lower insurance rates.<\/p>\n<p>6)      Create An Escape Route \u2013 Create and practice your escape plan with your family from every room in the house.  Practice staying low to the floor and checking for hot doors using the back of your hand.  It\u2019s just like a routine school fire drill \u2013 but in your home.<\/p>\n<p>7)      Position Appliances Carefully \u2013 Try to keep TV sets, kitchen and other appliances away from windows with curtains.  If there is a wiring problem, curtains can spread a fire quickly.  Additionally, keeping your appliances away from water sources (like rain coming in from windows) can help prevent wiring damage which can lead to a fire.<\/p>\n<p>8)      Clean Dryer Vents \u2013 Clothes dryers often start fires in residential areas.  Clean the lint filter every time you start a load of clothes to dry or after the drying cycle is complete.  Make sure your exhaust duct is made of metal tubing and not plastic or foil.  Clean the exhaust duct with a good quality dryer vent brush to prevent blockage &#038; check for lint build up behind the dryer at least twice a year.<\/p>\n<p>9)      Be Careful Around the Holidays \u2013 If you fill your home with lights during the holiday season, keep them away from anything that can easily catch fire.  Check all of your lights prior to stringing them up and dispose of anything with frayed or exposed wires.<\/p>\n<p>10)   Conduct Regular Inspections \u2013 Check all of your electronic equipment and wiring at least once a month.  Taking a little time to do this each month can really pay off.<\/p>\n<p>For a free home inspection please call Aladdin Insulation 678-528-7115 or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aladdininsulation.com\" target=\"_blank\">aladdinhomepros.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that roughly half of home fire deaths result from fires reported between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., when most people are asleep?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1235,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1234","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-resources"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Keep your family safe with a working smoke alarm in every bedroom. - Aladdin Insulation &amp; 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