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Tip of the Day – Pet Fire Safety
Tip of the Day for Friday, July 15th, 2022
Today is National Pet Fire Safety Day
Why National Pet Fire Safety Day is Important
Home fires are the most common disaster across the country and they are preventable.
- Protect your pets from from a house fire, include them in your family plan.
- Practice your escape plan with your pets.
- When you evacuate, take your pets with you.
Keep your pets out of trouble
There are many ways to keep your pet from causing a fire. Blow out candles before leaving home, block off access to the kitchen or remove stove knobs if pets can reach it, and keep any and all wires out of chewing distance, especially from kittens and puppies!
Have a pet rescue plan in place
Discuss with your family who will be in charge of rescuing your pet in the event of a fire. Planning and practicing fire drills will help the family remain calm and help ensure that your pets are not forgotten during a chaotic evacuation.
Make rescuers aware of your pets and their hiding places
As part of your evacuation plan, include a list of your pet’s hiding places, so that firefighters will know where to look in case your pets don’t make it out with you. Also, make sure your pets have collars with up-to-date tags attached in case they escape on their own.
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Prevent Your Pets from Starting Fires
The National Fire Protection Association estimates that nearly 1,000 home fires each year are accidentally started by the homeowners’ pets. The American Kennel Club and ADT Security Services have joined forces to provide the following tips:
Extinguish Open Flames – Pets are generally curious and will investigate cooking appliances, candles, or even a fire in your fireplace. Ensure your pet is not left unattended around an open flame and make sure to thoroughly extinguish any open flame before leaving your home.
Remove Stove Knobs – Be sure to remove stove knobs or protect them with covers before leaving the house – a stove or cook top is the number one piece of equipment involved in your pet starting a fire.
Invest in Flameless Candles – These candles contain a light bulb rather than an open flame, and take the danger out of your pet knocking over a candle. Cats are notorious for starting fires when their tails turn over lit candles.
Secure Young Pets – keep them confined away from potential fire-starting hazards when you are away from home such as in crates or behind baby gates in secure areas.
Additional information: https://www.emergencyactionplanning.com/2021/08/08/dont-burn-your-house-down/
Be the Leader in your family. Register for the “Don’t Burn Your House Down” online workshop now: https://www.eapworkshop.com/courses/dont-burn-your-house-down
Till next time
‘Be Safe”
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