National Fire Prevention Week is October 6–12, 2019. Unfortunately, SERVPRO of Annapolis/Severna Park performs fire damage remediation and sees too many properties and lives go up in smoke. We urge you to take some time now to prepare.
The National Fire Protection Week 2019 campaign is “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” There are four planning tips to incorporate in your fire plan:
In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. For more information on Fire Prevention Week, visit www.nfpa.org.
In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. Fire safety education isn’t just for children. Teenagers, adults and the elderly are also at risk in fires, making it important for every member of the community to take some time during Fire Prevention Week to make sure they understand how to stay safe in case of a fire.
A wide variety of emergencies, both man-made and natural, may require a workplace to be evacuated. These emergencies include - fires, explosions, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, toxic material releases, radiological and biological accidents, civil disturbances and workplace violence.
To ensure the fastest emergency action plan, consider the following:
For more information on workplace evacuation plans and procedures, visit www.osha.gov.
Emergency situations are an unfortunate reality in workplaces and homes. If you’re prepared for these events, your employees and families are more likely to be protected.
SERVPRO of Annapolis/Severna Park is a woman-owned independent franchise. For more information, call 410-647-8181.
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