Restore Pro has been restoring homes throughout New England since 1997. We understand the stress and disruption that a home fire can cause, and we work quickly and efficiently to get your home back to its pre-disaster condition. Preventing a home fire is essential to protect your family and property. Here are some tips to help you prevent a fire in your home:

1. Install smoke alarms: Smoke alarms are your first line of defense against a fire. Make sure you have smoke alarms installed on every level of your home, including the basement, and in every bedroom. Test your smoke alarms monthly to ensure they are working properly.
2. Keep a fire extinguisher on hand: A fire extinguisher can help you put out small fires before they get out of control. Keep a fire extinguisher in an easily accessible location, such as the kitchen or near the fireplace.
3. Unplug appliances when not in use: Appliances like toasters, coffee makers, and laptops can overheat and start a fire. Make sure to unplug appliances when you’re not using them to reduce the risk of a fire.
4. Keep flammable materials away from heat sources: Keep flammable materials like curtains, rugs, and paper products away from heat sources like stoves, candles, and fireplaces.
5. Don’t leave cooking unattended: It’s easy to get distracted while cooking, but it’s important to stay in the kitchen and keep an eye on your food. If you have to leave the room, turn off the stove.
6. Don’t overload electrical outlets: Overloading electrical outlets can cause a fire. Make sure to use surge protectors to distribute the load and avoid overloading outlets.
7. Store flammable liquids safely: Flammable liquids like gasoline and cleaning supplies should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from heat sources and out of reach of children.

By following these tips, you can greatly reduce the risk of a fire in your home. However, accidents can happen, and it’s important to be prepared in case of a fire. Make sure you have a plan in place in case of a fire, including two ways to escape from every room in your home and a designated meeting place outside.

If you do experience a home fire, it’s important to call for professional help as soon as possible. Restore Pro is the best water and fire damage restoration company in New England, and we are here to help you restore your home to its original condition. Our team of trained professionals will work quickly and efficiently to repair any damage and get your home back to its pre-fire condition. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you need help with fire damage restoration.