PASO ROBLES, Calif.,
May 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/
-- May is National Wildfire Awareness month, and the National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has declared May 1 to be Wildfire Community Preparedness Day.
Joe Powers from SERVPRO of
Atascadero/Paso Robles, the fire damage repair company,
said, "This is the perfect opportunity for communities to come
together and participate in activities to help keep everyone safe
from the threat of wildfires."
Property and life loss to California wildfires has been in the billions
of dollars, the most recent costs for 2020 wildfires exceeds
$20 billion. Even though communities
are recovering and rebuilding, there is no substitute for
prevention. The NFPA is a global nonprofit organization with more
than 50,000 members around the world that has been devoted to
eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire
since 1896. The organization delivers information and knowledge
through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research,
training, education, outreach and advocacy.
The NFPA provides a free toolkit that can be downloaded for
helping communities come together and plan fire prevention. Since
in-person gatherings are limited or on-hold in many places, this
year's Preparation Day focuses on what communities can do to
protect homes and businesses from the threat of wildfires.
SERVPRO of Atascadero/Paso
Robles, ready with fire damage repair and restoration
services 24/7, believes that prevention is the first line of
defense. No one wants to experience a fire or lose their home,
business or worse to fire.
The NFPA toolkit includes resources for clearing the property
around structures to reduce fuel for fires, safety plans for
getting out safely, and safety plans for pets and horses.
Powers also recommends fire prevention steps for the home in
addition to having a fire safety plan, and taking fire prevention
measures around the property.
- Prevent fires from barbecues and grills by keeping the area
around the grill clear of debris, don't barbecue under overhangs or
trees, keep a fire extinguisher handy and don't leave the grill
unattended while it's burning.
- In the kitchen, keep the kitchen clear of kids and pets while
cooking, don't leave cooking food unattended, and wear clothing
without loose, hanging sleeves that might catch fire.
- Take precautions against electrical fires. Reduce the use of
extension cords. Call an electrician to inspect and repair faulty
circuits and outlets. In the event an outlet is sparking, emitting
smoke or a burning smell, get everyone out, shut off the power and
call 911.
- Teach children about fire safety and have a home evacuation
plan that is practiced on a regular schedule.
- Locate fire extinguishers in strategic locations and make sure
all adults and older children know how to use them.
- Install fire and Co2 alarms, test them and keep them in good
operating order.
In the event of a fire, the Paso
Robles fire damage company, SERVPRO of Atascadero/Paso
Robles treats your family with empathy and respect and your
property with care. SERVPRO works with major insurance companies
and can help process and monitor the claim. The company is
available 24/7 and responds immediately to a fire damage emergency.
As fire damage experts, the team has all of the experience,
training and certifications to restore your property and
possessions to pre-fire condition.
SERVPRO of Atascadero/Paso
Robles
7343 El Camino Real, Suite 199
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 466-6618
Media Contact
Scott Brennan, Access Publishing,
(805) 226-9890, scott@accesspublishing.com
SOURCE SERVPRO