Keep Your Douglas Home Safe This Winter

3/14/2022 (Permalink)

This severely burned recliner is from a heating equipment fire.

Did you know that home fires occur more in the winter than in any other season?  Follow the tips below from the U.S. Fire Administration to keep you, your family, and your home safe this winter.

• Check smoke alarms to make sure they are in working condition.  This is especially important during a loss of power you may use alternate forms of heating equipment, portable generators, and candles.
• Never use candles for emergency lighting.  Many items in your home can catch fire if they are too close to a candle's flame.  Use flashlights instead and make sure to stock up on batteries.
• Portable generators are useful during storms but make sure to use them with caution.  Keep portable generators outside, away from windows, and as far away from your home as possible.
• Install and test carbon monoxide alarms at least once a month.

If a fire starts in your Douglas home, call SERVPRO of Allegan / Barry County to help make it "Like it never even happened.", 269-686-0664