Save Lives and Money with An Evacuation Plan and Pennsylvania Home Insurance

House fires are often preventable but if a fire starts in your home it could spread rapidly and create a dangerous situation within two minutes. Having a fire evacuation plan may make a significant difference to the outcome of a fire for your family. Taking steps to reduce the risk of a fire starting in your home could also result in less chance of a claim being made against your Pennsylvania home insurance.

1. Installing a fire alarm in your home is vital to protecting your home and family. In newer homes fire alarms may be wired to the power system, but alarms in older homes are usually battery operated and need the batteries changed at least once a year.
2. Have regular family meetings where escape routes in the event of a fire are established and practiced. Remember your family may have to crawl along escape routes if smoke makes visibility at higher levels difficult.
3. Have at least one fire extinguisher in your home and ensure everyone understands how to use it. It might be a good idea to assign the very young and the elderly to a particular family member in an emergency situation.

Small children tend to instinctively hide from a fire under their bed or in a cupboard and this may make them difficult to find. Be prepared ahead of time by impressing upon them the importance of following your family’s emergency fire plan.

Preventative measures may save your home and prevent a fire related claim against your Pennsylvania home insurance. More importantly being prepared with an emergency family evacuation plan may save lives. With Donald R. Weaver Insurance, Inc., you can get the coverage you need for your home. Contact us today for more information!