Protecting Your Pets During a Fire

2/4/2020 (Permalink)

It is important to have a fire escape plan in place.

Sadly, residential fires are one of the most common disasters to happen in homes across the country and in Morrisville,PA. While it's best to take steps to ensure that your home isn't affected by fire, it's also important to prepare for that possibility. When you have pets in your home, use the following steps to keep them safe when a fire emergency takes place.

Pet safety should include preventing them from starting fires.

Use these tips from the American Red Cross:

• Put out open flames before you walk away from them.
• Remove knobs from your stove and cooktop when you leave home.
• Swap out lit candles for flameless candles.
• Put young bets in a confined space when you're away.

One: Include Pets in the Family Safety and Evacuation Plan

Every time you practice your fire emergency and evacuation plan, train your pets to participate with you. Teach them to come to you when you call their names. As you put together disaster supply kits for family members, don't forget to include food and supplies for your pets. These pet preparation steps are crucial, so you don't risk your own safety when an actual fire takes place. Talk to a residential fire restoration company for more tips.

Two: Alert Firefighters to Your Pets

Rescuers may save your pets if they know animals are in the house. Place a pet alert cling on your front window and list the number of pets in the home. This information lets firefighters know to look for the pets. Leave a leash near the front door as well, so rescuers can grab it quickly for safely removing animals from the home.

Three: Store Pet Documents in a Fire-Safe Box or Outside Location

Stash your pet ownership and vaccination records in a box that will protect them from the fire or store the box at a friend's home. This important step can help you through the fire emergency and recovery process after the flames have been put out.